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

Jan 10, 2023

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

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.

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

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

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 

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

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

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 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

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