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Retail 2024-03-13T19:23:54Z

This winter was weirdly warm — and rough for retailers

This winter was the warmest on record. Here's how it impacted retailers.
Science 2024-01-31T11:58:37Z

A North Atlantic right whale was found dead near Martha's Vineyard. There are only around 360 left.

The female whale's tail was tangled up in thick rope, some of which was found to be deeply embedded in its skin.
Science 2023-09-07T22:12:38Z

Ocean explorers found a golden orb on the Alaskan seafloor, and they have no idea what it is

Marine scientists found a golden orb on the Alaskan seafloor that is a complete mystery. It might be an egg casing or something stranger.
Science 2023-09-03T10:01:01Z

Whales swimming behind fishing vessels catch an easy feast of escaped fish, but experts warn this 'free meal' is risky, potentially lethal behavior

Experts say more whales are following fishing boats to catch dinner. But this behavior puts both the whales' hunting instincts and lives at risk.
Science 2023-06-28T22:57:39Z

Dangerous rip currents cause an average 71 deaths in the US each year. Here's what to do if you get caught in one.

Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that can pull swimmers away from the shore. To survive, experts recommend swimming along the shore.
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Science 2023-06-02T16:34:03Z

What you need to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA forecasters are predicting a "near-normal" 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, with 12 to 17 named storms and one to four major hurricanes.
News 2023-01-18T22:46:24Z

Photos show a bloody 40-foot sperm whale carcass that washed ashore the Oregon coast in a blow to the endangered species

The juvenile male was found on a beach in Fort Stevens State Park in Hammond, Oregon on Saturday, the Seaside Aquarium said in a Facebook post.
Science 2022-12-20T16:57:00Z

Listen to 'the bloop,' a strange noise recorded in the southern Pacific Ocean that stumped scientists for years

In 1997, scientists recorded a haunting noise from deep beneath the ocean's surface. The mystery took a decade to solve.
Science 2022-12-15T19:27:49Z

Rain could soon overtake snow in parts of the Arctic, top scientists warn

The Arctic fringes may become rainfall-dominant environments in a few decades. In places like southwest Alaska, the transition is already underway.
Science 2022-06-03T21:02:04Z

'The world is trying to reduce emissions, and you just don't see it,' federal scientist says, as carbon dioxide hits highest levels in human history

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said carbon dioxide levels rose to 421 parts per million in May.
News 2022-05-09T02:49:04Z

Only 10 vaquita porpoises remain in the wild, but scientists say the world's smallest marine mammal could still make a comeback

The tiny marine animal still has enough genetic diversity to survive, but illegal gillnet fishing threatens the species.
Science 2022-02-01T21:30:19Z

Space images show 477-mile lightning 'megaflash' that crossed 3 states and broke a world record

Space technology helped meteorologists map the "monster" lightning flash, which stretched from Texas to Mississippi.
Science 2021-10-12T04:14:44Z

$1 billion: The starting price tag for 18 weather disasters in the US so far in 2021

This year's largest weather disasters have cost the US an estimated $104.8 billion in damage so far in 2021.
Science 2021-07-28T21:56:16Z

Marine scientists spotted a 'real-life' SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star near an underwater mountain in the Atlantic

A NOAA expedition spotted marine animals living a mile under the Atlantic waves. Two of those creatures resembled their cartoon counterparts.
Politics 2020-10-28T11:18:35Z

NOAA's top scientist tried to get the White House on board with its science ethics policy. He got demoted by email instead

The Trump administration has battled with scientists who have spoken out against attempts to distort data to suit the president's agenda.
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News 2020-08-27T23:01:00Z

Hurricane Laura has killed at least 4 people in the US and 23 in the Caribbean. It weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Louisiana.

Tropical Storm Laura made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, as a Category 4 storm at about 1 a.m. local time on Thursday.
News 2020-08-27T12:02:40Z

A sheriff's department in the path of Hurricane Laura told residents that if they don't evacuate the best they can do is ID them after they die

Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm at 1 a.m. CT on Thursday, met with warnings of extreme winds and storm surge.
Transportation 2020-08-26T16:25:00Z

Meet the Hurricane Hunters — the pilots and scientists who fly into hurricanes like Laura to gather data for forecasters

As Hurricane Laura churns towards the Gulf Coast, the Hurricane Hunters are flying their planes through the storm to gather data. Here's how.
News 2020-08-06T19:57:00Z

Weather forecasters are predicting a rare, 'extremely active' 2020 hurricane season with up to 13 more named storms than average

NOAA researchers say 2020 will be "extremely active" in the Atlantic. Hurricanes are intensifying because of climate change.
News 2020-04-22T16:11:26Z

The longest ocean creature may have just been discovered near Australia — and it looks like a giant galactic swirl

An estimated 150-foot long, string-like creature — possibly the longest ocean animal recorded — was recently discovered off the coast of Australia.
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