Amazon Prime Day Spotlight Deal: Tegu Blocks up to 40% off By Stephanie Pappas 21 June 2021 Tegu's high-quality magnetic blocks are up to 40% on Prime Day.
National Geographic chemistry and Earth science kits on sale for Prime Day By Stephanie Pappas 21 June 2021 From chemistry experiments to Earth science explorations, these Prime Day discounts offer a number of science-minded activities.
How does the summer solstice affect animals? By Kimberly Hickok 18 June 2021 Even if humans have trouble telling time in the "land of the midnight sun," many animals can adjust their schedules to the summer solstice.
Post-pandemic overcrowding of national parks causing bigger problems than just long lines By Harry Baker 18 June 2021 The number of people visiting national parks is on the rise as pandemic restrictions ease, causing longer lines and putting a strain on the environment.
Summer School with Live Science: Egg Drop Challenge By Diana Whitcroft 18 June 2021 Live Science will explore the critical field of engineering in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
'Heat dome' scorches western US with record-breaking temps By Stephanie Pappas 17 June 2021 Temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit are part of a "heat dome" scorching the western United States.
Third-largest diamond on Earth uncovered in Africa, miners say By Brandon Specktor 16 June 2021 The whopping stone measures 1,098 carats, just a bit less than the second-largest diamond ever found.
Google Earth reveals the world's largest geoglyph By Stephanie Pappas 16 June 2021 A set of sinuous lines found in the Thar Desert of India may be the largest geoglyph ever discovered.
Huge sinkhole bursts open near underwater 'blowhole' in South Australian coast By Brandon Specktor 14 June 2021 A large 40-foot-wide sinkhole opened suddenly near South Australia's ancient Limestone Coast, threatening to break away even more
Climate 'tipping points' could push us past the point-of-no-return after less than 2 degrees of warming By Ben Turner 12 June 2021 Nearly one-third of the 3 million simulations run by scientists showed disastrous effects within 2 degrees of warming, and scientists say their estimates are conservative.
Hoover Dam reservoir reaches record-low water levels By Rachael Rettner 11 June 2021 The low levels will likely require states to implement water-saving measures.
Dramatic images capture rapid slide of Antarctic glacier By Nicoletta Lanese 11 June 2021 Scientists studied the acceleration using high-res radar images, captured by satellites.
See the 'Star of India,' decades after it was nabbed in a heist By Mindy Weisberger 11 June 2021 The American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Gems and Minerals is newly renovated and reopens with "Beautiful Creatures," an exhibit of stunning jewelry inspired by animals.
Summer School with Live Science: Lemon volcanoes By Diana Whitcroft 11 June 2021 Live Science will explore the eruptive realm of acid-base chemistry in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
Earth's core is growing 'lopsided' and scientists don't know why By Brandon Specktor 10 June 2021 New seismic models show that Earth's inner core may be growing faster in the east than in the west, creating a 'lopsided' pattern at the center of our planet.
Greenhouse gases: Causes, sources and environmental effects By Tiffany Means, Marc Lallanilla 09 June 2021 Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere. Increases in emissions of these gases are leading to climate change and global warming.
Hunks of oceanic crust are wedged inside Earth's mantle By Sarah Derouin 09 June 2021 Earth's middle layer is chunky, like peanuts in a sea of caramel.
'Glacier blood' could be key to understanding impacts of climate change By Nicoletta Lanese 07 June 2021 An expedition to the French Alps is revealing the biology of "glacier blood" and how it is impacted by climate change.
Tons of toxic pellets blanket Sri Lanka beaches, causing environmental disaster By Yasemin Saplakoglu 01 June 2021 A burning container ship dumped tons of plastic debris onto Sri Lanka's beaches, prompting a widespread environmental disaster.
