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Incredible Oklahoma Tornado Videos

See some of the most compelling clips of the Oklahoma tornado, as chosen by National Geographic's video editors.
What Makes a Tornado Chaser Tick?

Researcher Tim Samaras talks about why he chases tornadoes, what they smell like, and what we still don't know about these severe storms.
Oklahoma Tornado Pictures

See the aftermath of a two-mile-wide tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday, killing dozens.
How Does a Tornado Work?

Tornadoes like the one that devastated an Oklahoma City suburb this week are difficult to predict. Here's how they work.
How to Help a Baby Bird

Spring brings baby birds, who sometimes fall out of a nest or turn up injured in a yard. We spoke to an Audubon expert about how to respond.
Top 10: Deadly Tornado, Huge Python

On our radar today: A tornado in Oklahoma kills at least 91, the largest python ever caught in Florida is dead, your hair may give your soda intake away, and...
Why Did Penguins Stop Flying?

Scientists say they've learned why penguin wings, now used for swimming, no longer get the birds off the ground.
Rebirth of Lake Sturgeon

An ancient species shows signs of a comeback in the Great Lakes.
Picture Archive: Bangladesh, 1950s

As Bangladesh recovers from a factory disaster, a look back at the country's origins.
6 Sky Events This Week

Go eye to eye with a cosmic scorpion and witness a planetary huddle—just a few highlights of this week's best space phenomena.

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Steady Hands and Fins

Photographer David Doubilet photographs stingrays, sharks, and more.
Survival Guide: Dodging Locusts

Swarm behaviorist Iain Couzin has a toxic reaction to a locust at the same time his team runs out of food.

Help Save the Colorado River

NG's new Change the Course campaign launches.
New Models for Fishing

Future of Fish is helping fishermen improve their bottom line while better managing stocks for the future.
Can Pesticides Grow Organic Crops?

The Change Reaction blog investigates in California.