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Scientists officially list 23 species as extinct, including the largest woodpecker in the US
By Harry Baker published
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed 23 species from the endangered species list because they have most likely gone extinct.

Lava eruption at Kilauea spews 'Pele's hair' volcanic glass into Hawaii's skies
By Laura Geggel published
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting, spewing lava and sending Pele's hair into the sky.

Earthquake swarm rocks the ground at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
By Harry Baker published
A swarm of more than 140 earthquakes at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano caused the U.S. Geological Survey to raise the alert level for a potential eruption, but it seems to have been a false alarm.

Lava tubes in Hawaii could be a dress rehearsal for Mars colonies
By Mindy Weisberger published
Exploring volcanic lava tubes in Hawaii helps researchers understand how humans should prepare for living and working on worlds other than Earth.

Rare red sprite and blue jet create otherworldly light show above Hawaii
By Stephanie Pappas published
A camera at an observatory in Hawaii captured a red sprite and a blue jet in the same frame.

Snow blankets Hawaii volcanoes in stunning satellite image
By Harry Baker published
Hawaii has seen the second-largest covering of snow on the mountain peaks of Big Island since recordings began.

Blue UFO soars over Hawaii before crashing into the sea
By Laura Geggel published
Multiple people saw a strange blue light whiz over Oahu, Hawaii.

Amazing new video shows baby humpback whales nursing from their moms
By Kimberly Hickok published
Researchers popped suction-cup cameras on the backs of baby humpback whales and captured a rare glimpse into the life of a nursing whale.
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