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Don’t be afraid or annoyed of the coming periodical cicadas. It’s a once-in-a-17-year chance to enjoy a wondrous natural phenomenon. Adult Brood X cicadas, which come out only once every 17 ...

He added that as it is a "naturally occurring algal bloom” the local authority “cannot clean it up, we cannot interfere with the natural ecological processes.” ...

The scene is reminiscent of the "milky sea phenomenon," and the surrounding coral reefs add to the charm. Altona Lagoon, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Credit: iStockphoto ...

Common Side Effects, Adult Swim's animated series, is a funny, smart thriller — and a real trip ...

The study of natural circulation phenomenon has been object of crescent interest in scientific community in recent years. The new generation of compact nuclear reactors uses natural circulation of the ...

Awe-inspiring natural phenomena around the world are extraordinary events that must be witnessed firsthand to be truly believed.

Each year in February, if the conditions are just right, Yosemite National Park's Horsetail Fall will glow bright orange for a phenomenon fans call the "Firefall." When sun hits the waterfall at ...

The United States is a beautifully strange place at times. From psychedelic colors to synchronized fireflies, the nation offers a great array of whimsical occurrences. For a tour of some of the most ...