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May 24, 2018

How NASA tech is helping Hawaii's Kilauea volcano response

NASA assets in space and in the air are helping first responders deal with the ongoing volcanic outburst in Hawaii.

May 23, 2018

Kilauea volcano glow captured on time-lapse camera

As lava continues to spew from Kilauea in Hawaii, the glow of the volcano over the course of a night was caught in a time-lapse video.

May 23, 2018

Hawaii volcano: Kilauea lava spews deadly 'laze' plume containing tiny shards of glass

Scientists have explained how lava from the Kilauea volcano is spewing a deadly plume containing tiny particles of volcanic glass.

May 23, 2018

World Turtle Day 2018: 3 things to know about the shelled species

Three things to know about turtles in light of World Turtle Day on May 23.

May 22, 2018

PHOTOS: Hawaii's Kilaueau volcano seen from space

Pictures from NASA of the Kilaueau volcano in Hawaii

May 22, 2018

New NASA chief Bridenstine says humans contribute to climate change 'in a major way'

In a NASA town hall yesterday (May 17), NASA's new administrator, Jim Bridenstine, said that he knows Earth's climate is changing, and that humans contribute to it "in a major way," also supporting NASA's research into that important area.

May 21, 2018

15-foot great white shark shocks scuba divers above Florida Keys shipwreck: 'Get on the boat!'

Three months ago, Cody Wabiszewski traded in his desk job in Butler, Pennsylvania for a boat in Marathon, Florida.

May 21, 2018

Hawaii volcano: The science behind Hawaii's surprising 2018 volcanic eruption

Kilauea volcano is spewing lava and belching hazardous gases on Hawaii's Big Island, forcing more than 1,700 people to evacuate their homes.

May 18, 2018

Stunning NASA study shows humans are responsible for major changes to Earth's water availability

A stunning new study from NASA highlights the impact humans are having on fresh water availability across the globe, mentioning climate change and several other factors.

May 17, 2018

Hawaii volcano's 'explosive' eruption sends ash plume soaring, prompts warning

An “explosive” eruption from Hawaii’s Kilauea summit sent a plume of ash soaring 30,000 feet into the air Thursday morning, filling the air with the stench of sulfur dioxide as residents nearby are being urged to shelter in place.