Andrea Mustain
Latest articles by Andrea Mustain

The Science Behind This Terrible Tornado Season
By Andrea Mustain published
Large-scale climate conditions bear some of the blame.

2011 Tornado Death Toll Is Worst Since 1953
By Andrea Mustain published
Twisters have killed hundreds of people so far this year.
Tornado Grew with Rare Speed on Way to Joplin
By Andrea Mustain published
The storm intensified with unprecedented speed and strength.

Joplin Tornado Whipped Up With Terrifying Speed
By Andrea Mustain published
The storm intensified with unprecedented speed and strength.

For Sale: World's Largest Shark Jaws
By Andrea Mustain published
The massive jaws are made with the 7-inch teeth of a prehistoric monster.

Contest Unveils Year's Best Night Sky Photos
By Andrea Mustain published
Astounding views of stars and planets from right here on Earth.

Human vs. Alien: Contest Pits Divers Against Spiny Lionfish Invaders
By Andrea Mustain published
Can the relentless, ravenous fish be stopped?

Human vs. Alien: Contest Pits Divers Against Spiny Invader
By Andrea Mustain published
Can the relentless lionfish be stopped?

Extreme Weather Strikes Blow to Monarch Butterflies
By Andrea Mustain published
Monarchs are flying too far north for their own good.
Spain's Surprisingly Deadly Earthquakes Were Small But Shallow
By Andrea Mustain published
The relatively low magnitude quakes caused significant damage.

What Is to Blame for the Mississippi Floods?
By Andrea Mustain published
Interplay of record rains, geography and human intervention behind devastating Mississippi floodwaters.
Shark, Not Man, Attacked Shark, Video Shows
By Andrea Mustain published
'Shark Man' vindicated by video of shark attack victim.

Ocean 'Opera': 6 Whale Species Heard Near NYC
By Andrea Mustain published
New York City has some big neighbors.

Florida Fishing Contest Targets Spiny Alien Invaders
By Andrea Mustain published
Beautiful fish with big appetite are taking over and killing off the natives.

Hurricane Hunter Plane Tours East Coast
By Andrea Mustain published
Scientists welcome public aboard, raise awareness ahead of hurricane season.

Whale of a Record: 306 Humpbacks Spotted Near Antarctica
By Andrea Mustain published
Whales feasted on krill buffet, could spell problems in future.

Earthquake Drill This Week in Midwest: Prudent or Silly?
By Andrea Mustain published
Tornadoes more associated with region, but quakes have shaken here before.

Modern-Day Cavewoman Explores Spectacular Caves
By Andrea Mustain published
This adventure is not for the faint of heart.

Creepy Crawlies & Flying Wonders: Incredible Cave Creatures
By Andrea Mustain published

Tiger Sharks' Mysterious Migrations Surprise Scientists
By Andrea Mustain published
The long migration routes surprised researchers.

Catch & Release: Great White Shark Science Sparks Controversy
By Andrea Mustain published
Great white shark research provokes monster-size debate.

'Shark Man' Roils the Waters With Great White Quest
By Andrea Mustain published
Great white shark research provokes monster-size debate.

'Asian Unicorn' Reserve Created to Protect Mysterious Species
By Andrea Mustain published
Some of most elusive creatures on Earth getting new protected area.
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