California faults under record stress, study finds

A new model of 1,000 years of earthquake history along 2 California faults has revealed that these faults are under record levels of stress.

Celebrate World Oceans Day today, June 8, 2026

World Oceans Day is a day to honor our connection to Earth’s oceans and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.

Prepare for El Niño conditions, urge officials

The WMO said on June 2 that people should start preparing now for above average temperatures and extreme weather due to coming El Niño conditions.

Elephant calf reunion melts hearts in Kenya

An elephant calf reunion in Kenya melted hearts recently. The lost baby answered her aunt’s call and her family rushed in to welcome her home.

BOOM over Massachusetts and U.S. East probably a meteor

Many reported a streak across the daytime sky and a boom over Massachusetts and surrounding areas in the US East, probably a meteor.

How cities can change the weather during storms

Researchers looked at 22 years of data to discover how cities can change the weather. Certain storms intensify over cities, leading to more urban flooding.

Strange sonic boom rattles South Carolina

People in South Carolina heard a strange sonic boom on May 28, 2026, around 5:30 p.m. The USGS said it wasn't an earthquake. Could it have been a meteor?

An undersea volcano is erupting in the South Pacific

An undersea volcano began erupting in the Bismarck Sea off the coast of Papua New Guinea on May 8, and it is still going. Will the volcano birth a new island?

Why did big, fierce T. Rex have such tiny arms?

New research says Tyrannosaurus rex might have evolved to have small arms because their large heads became more important in taking down prey.

Good news! Here’s where light pollution is getting better

A new global map from NASA shows areas that are seeing a reduction in light pollution. See the maps here and learn how to limit light pollution near you.