New Satellite Provides Weather Forecasts For The Final Frontier
The GOES-R satellite is scheduled to enter orbit Saturday. It'll sit 22,000 miles above the Americas, monitoring weather on the planet — and in space.
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Hurricane Matthew Rolls Into Savannah, Ga., Which Is Now Under Curfew
With high winds and rain hitting Georgia's coastal communities, it's now too late to evacuate. A curfew is in place until daylight because of fears of looting.
Atomic Bombs Help Hawksbill Turtle Preservation
How can you tell the age of a turtle? This is an important question, especially when it concerns the critically endangered Hawaiian hawksbill turtle. The answer is the bomb!
Stick A Fork In It: Federal Meteorologists Say El Nino Is Done
This year's extra-large El Nino weather pattern is over, according to federal meteorologists. The pattern brought heavy rain to many parts of the country and was one of the strongest ever.
'Near-Normal' Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Could Mean More Storms
The past three hurricane seasons have been considered below normal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says. This season, NOAA predicts about four to eight hurricanes in the Atlantic.
Secrets Of The Mariana Trench, Caught On Camera
Scientists are exploring creatures and habitats in the deepest parts of the ocean, and you can follow along by watching a live video stream.
Scientists Discover 'Remarkable Little Octopod,' Possibly New Species
A robotic vehicle was exploring the ocean floor by Hawaii, more than 2 1/2 miles underwater. To the surprise of NOAA scientists, it came across a cute, "ghostlike" octopod. One suggested name: Casper.
Deep-Sea Audio Recordings Reveal A Noisy Mariana Trench, Surprising Scientists
Instead of quiet, researchers hear sounds of earthquakes, ships, "the distinct moans of baleen whales" and a passing storm, nearly 7 miles deep in the Pacific.
A 'Scorcher': 2015 Shatters Record As Warmest Year, NASA And NOAA Say
The Northern Hemisphere saw the biggest rise in land temperatures, finishing 2.59 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the 20th century average.
NASA To Publish At Least A Dozen Daily Images Of Earth From Space
The photos come from a camera on a satellite, once called "GoreSat" after former Vice President Al Gore, who initially proposed the project in the late 1990s.