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Sep 11, 2024
Is This Hurricane Season Different?
Did you know that we’re currently in the middle of peak Atlantic hurricane season? From August through October,
Apr 10, 2024
How Trees Impact Cloud Formation?
Did you know that a discovery was made recently in the world of science? Scientists worldwide collaborated on an
Mar 31, 2024
Estella Leopold: Seeing The Past In Pollen
On February 25, 2024, Dr. Estella Leopold sadly passed away at the age of 97. The esteemed daughter of famous wildlife
Mar 22, 2024
Hurricanes: Do We Need Category 6?
If you reside near a coast or on an island, you're likely familiar with hurricanes or typhoons. But did you know that
Mar 9, 2024
Atmospheric Rivers: What Are They?
Since February, torrential rainfall has flooded the state of California, resulting in more than 800,000 residents
Mar 7, 2024
Crossing The 1.5ºC Threshold
For years, the world has been hearing about the 1.5ºC threshold to prevent the harmful effects of global warming.
Feb 7, 2024
How Hungry Is AI Technology?
Did you know that AI could soon need as much electricity as an entire country? In our rapidly evolving computer
Nov 22, 2023
Microplastics In Clouds?
When scientists in Japan collected samples of cloud water from Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama over many months, they
Oct 22, 2023
Record Low Sea Ice In Antarctica
Did you know that Antarctica is currently having an unusual ice-melt season? Well, this is true, there is less sea ice
Oct 20, 2023
Are Tropical Forests Getting Too Hot?
Recently, a study was done to analyze the effects of global warming on tropical rainforests. In particular, this study
Oct 10, 2023
How Polluting Are Car Tires?
When you think of car pollution, you probably think the main source is tailpipe exhaust. However, several studies are
Oct 6, 2023
Does Heat Make People Aggressive?
What if climate change not only made the world hotter but also made people more aggressive? A recent study
Sep 21, 2023
Sign Language Adapts To Climate Change
Many people within the deaf community use sign language as a method to communicate visually. But did you know that
Feb 16, 2023
Is the Earth's Core Slowing Down?
Did you know that the center of the earth may turn at a different speed than the surface? Indeed, scientists think
Feb 10, 2023
Celebrating Eunice Newton Foote
Did you know that February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In the past, especially in the
Jan 23, 2023
The Great Gas Stove Controversy
Why were gas stoves trending on Twitter recently? On January 9th, U.S. Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) Commissioner
Jan 22, 2023
What Exxon Knew... And Hid
In 2015, revelations about natural gas company ExxonMobil took the world by storm. An investigation by the Los Angeles
Jan 10, 2023
The Arctic, Once Upon A Time...
If you have been to the Amazon, you may have been captivated by the lush forests and the plethora of species. Now, can
Climate Trace: A Tool To Battle Emissions
We know that greenhouse gases are the culprits behind rising global temperatures and climate change. But how can
Dec 1, 2022
Why Are Peatlands Important?
Did you know that the African nation of Congo is home to the world's largest peatlands? Covering over 16.7 million
Nov 21, 2022
Flaring: Why It Matters?
Have you driven by an oil field and seen a burning flame coming out of a tall stack? Oil fields emit
Nov 17, 2022
Your Refrigerator Might Have A Problem!
Ever wondered what removes all that heat from your refrigerator? It turns out that fluids called
Oct 30, 2022
Models Predict More Wild Weather
2022 has been a year of wild weather. Over the summer, Europe saw unprecedented heatwaves with temperatures of over 40
Oct 7, 2022
Scientists Study Volcano On Tonga
On January 15th, an underwater volcano by the name of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai erupted in the country of Tonga, a
A New Way To Monitor Sea Ice Changes
Satellites are already in use for so many purposes today - from weather forecasting to communications, GPS, and more.
Sep 17, 2022
The Future Of America's Coasts
We have all been hearing about how climate change can cause sea levels to rise. However, a new report
Apr 25, 2022
Why Are Cities Getting Hotter?
Did you know that Baghdad set its hottest recorded temperature of 51.8 °C (125.2 °F) in the past few years? Baghdad is
Apr 21, 2022
A Cutback In Weather Balloons
Earlier this month, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced that it would be making fewer launches of
Apr 18, 2022
A Rare Collapse Of East Antarctica Ice Shelf
Climate change has contributed to many unusual environmental occurrences in our world. Last March, another
Apr 11, 2022
Black Carbon, Brown Carbon: What Are They?
Have you ever been to Antarctica? Just a couple of decades ago, less than ten thousand people visited the southernmost
Mar 31, 2022
Allergy Seasons Get Longer!
With the beginning of spring, not all of us may be looking forward to plants growing and flowers blooming. After all,
Mar 27, 2022
Remembering Dr. Eugene Parker
On Tuesday, March 15, the world lost a pioneer in astrophysics. Dr. Eugene Parker passed away early last week at the
Mar 12, 2022
Dinosaurs Died In Spring Time!
Sixty-six million years ago, nearly 75% of the Earth’s species - both on land and in water, suddenly died out at the
Mar 4, 2022
Sunsets In Winter - Simply Spectacular!
“The pale, cold light of the winter sunset did not beautify - it was like the light of truth itself.” - Willa
Feb 27, 2022
Why Sea Level Rise Matters
The International Panel Of Climate Change released a report today on the impacts of climate change. The results
Feb 19, 2022
Glaciers Retreat On Mt. Everest
Did you know that the Himalayas are home to the third-largest glacier sheets after Antarctica and the Arctic? However
Feb 9, 2022
Have You Heard Of Ghost Flights?
If you looked around you in an airplane and didn’t see anyone else, what would you do? Would you feel like you’re in a
Feb 1, 2022
A Report On Our Earth's Temperature
Did you know that seven of the hottest years in recorded history have been the last seven years? This was confirmed
Wood Pellets: Not So Green?
Did you know that nearly 1.8 million homes in the U.S. use wood chips or wood pellets for heating? These
Dec 5, 2021
Drilling Into The Oldest Ice On Earth
To better understand how our climate is changing and prepare for the future, scientists are turning to climate
Nov 14, 2021
Those Wispy Lines In The Sky...
Have you ever looked up at the sky and seen straight, wispy lines that made you wonder, “what is that?”
Nov 7, 2021
La Niña Is Back, Scientists Say
Can you think of a brother and sister weather pattern pair that are opposite in every way, have triggered one out of
Oct 18, 2021
The Secrets Of The Soot!
Did you know that clues to centuries-old human activity lie frozen deep in… Antarctica? Researchers recently found
A Nobel For Climate Scientists
On October 5, 2021, the Nobel Prize for Physics was announced. And for the first time in the history of Nobel Prizes,
Oct 11, 2021
Landsat 9: Our Eye In The Sky!
On September 27, the Atlas rocket took off for space from a launchpad in California, carrying precious cargo. Landsat
Oct 6, 2021
Why Methane Matters?
When it comes to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide typically gets all the attention. But numerous studies demonstrate
Sep 25, 2021
A New Field Of Climate Science
Raging wildfires. Record-shattering heatwaves. Catastrophic storms and flooding. These terms are appearing more
Jul 27, 2021
Where Has The Water Gone?
The western USA is no stranger to droughts. The intervals marked by hot, dry weather are common in states such as
Jun 14, 2021
Clues In The Mud!
When did landscapes first start to change as a result of human intervention? So far, most research, history, and
May 24, 2021
The New Normal Is... Warmer!
Have you heard the meteorologist say that the temperature or rainfall in your city is above normal? To
Mar 16, 2021
Why Is The Ocean Current Slowing Down?
Imagine 5.2 billion gallons of water moving per second -- nearly 100 times the flow of the Amazon River! The Gulf
Mar 6, 2021
Clues From An Ancient Kauri Tree
Forty-two thousand years ago, our Earth looked nothing like it does today. Solar winds caused dazzling displays
Mar 4, 2021
A Massive Iceberg Breaks Away
On February 26, a giant 1,290 square kilometer iceberg broke away from Antarctica’s 150 meter-thick Brunt Ice
Dec 10, 2020
A Treasure Trove Of Ice Age Paintings!
Imagine tens of thousands of paintings lining rocks across the hills. Scientists found this exact scene in the Amazon
Nov 8, 2020
Why Is Arctic Sea Ice Disappearing?
Did you know, the Arctic sea ice is responsible for reflecting nearly 80% of sunlight back into space? Not only does
Nov 5, 2020
Weather And COVID-19: An Unusual Connection
COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways, including how we study, work, shop, vote, and interact with others.
Apr 27, 2020
Antarctica Used to Be Home to... Frogs?
Roughly 40 million years ago, you wouldn’t have found many penguins waddling around Antarctica. Instead, you would’ve
Apr 6, 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown: Our Earth Breathes...
It is hard to believe that anything good could come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has
Mar 8, 2020
Earth Was Once a Water World!
When you think of prehistoric Earth, you may think of ancient creatures roaming the land. But long before the dinosaurs
Feb 20, 2020
What Would Our Earth Look Like Without Oceans?
James O'Donoghue, a planetary scientist from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, recently remade a 2008 animation
Feb 18, 2020
A Car-Sized Turtle Once Roamed The Earth!
Pet turtles are, at most, the size of your hand, right? Now imagine a turtle the same size as a small car! On February
Feb 11, 2020
The Dunes: A New Kind Of Aurora
For those who live in the far northern regions of our world, the skies put up a spectacular show every now and then.
Feb 3, 2020
New Images Of The Sun Surface
Have you ever wondered what the sun looks like? A recent image from the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye
Jan 24, 2020
What Killed The Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs were the unrivaled prehistoric reptilian rulers of the Earth. These massive reptiles appeared on
Jan 15, 2020
What Is That Humming Sound?
On November 11, 2018 a loud, rumbling hum was heard all around the world. From places like Canada and Hawaii to Kenya
Nov 11, 2019
What's That Black Spot On The Sun?
Stargazers were in for a treat yesterday, November 11, as they watched the planet Mercury glide across the
Oct 7, 2019
U.N Report: Our Earth's Oceans And Ice
The open sea, the Arctic, and the Antarctic may seem distant in our daily lives. But did you know that these areas are
Sep 23, 2019
An Expedition To Study The Arctic
Named after the polar star, the Polarstern set sail for the Arctic region on September 20, 2019. The German icebreaker
Sep 17, 2019
Five Deeps Expedition: A New World Record!
On August 24th, Victor Vescovo and his team became the first people to reach the deepest point of all the oceans on
May 23, 2019
Carbon Dioxide Hits New Records
You may have heard of global warming. Over the past few decades, our Earth’s average temperature has been rising
Apr 29, 2019
200,000 Marine Viruses Found!
On the Tara Oceans expedition, a massive four-year effort that began in 2009, scientists sailed around the world—
Mar 6, 2019
Into The Great Blue Hole
The Great Blue Hole, located in Belize, is one of the most mysterious and beautiful creations of Mother Earth. It is
Feb 11, 2019
The Thwaites Glacier Melts Away
Did you know that the lowest recorded temperature in the world, of -133.6 degrees Fahrenheit, was in Antarctica? Did
Feb 4, 2019
A New Discovery: The Antarctic King!
Imagine living in Antarctica 250 million years ago. Reptiles would roam around, prowling lush forests and rivers.
Jan 22, 2019
Why Are Winters Getting Colder?
Put on your thickest coats and prepare for a freezing winter. The polar vortex is weakening and that means cold Arctic
Nov 26, 2018
Melting Arctic Ice Releases Acid
A recent study shows that melting permafrost in western Canada is leaking acid and threatening the surrounding
Oct 30, 2018
The Science Of Composting
Have you wondered what composting means, and why it is better for our environment? Composting is the
Oct 4, 2018
How Dependent Are We On Coal?
Over the past two years, nations around the world attempted to cut down the usage of coal in order to slow air
Aug 6, 2018
Ah... The Fresh Smell Of Earth
Who does not love getting wet when the skies open up after a particularly hot summer? The first rains also bring up a
Welcome To The Meghalayan Age!
Thirsty plants. Overheated land. Devastating droughts. The modern world. Enter the Meghalayan Age! Throughout the
May 30, 2018
When The Earth Opens Up...
In early May, a farm helper at a dairy farm in New Zealand narrowly missed driving into a gaping hole while on his
May 23, 2018
How Large Is The Human Footprint?
Did you know that humans make up just 0.01% of all living things on our planet? Yet we are responsible for the loss of
Mar 29, 2018
A New Type Of Ice Found In Diamond
Diamonds are among the most valuable materials on the planet. Their strength, unparalleled by any other naturally
Mar 2, 2018
VOC: A Surprise Source Of Air Pollution!
Did you know that some of the products used every day in your homes such as cleaning sprays and perfumes could be
