Climate
A New Instrument is Going to the ISS to Study the Climate Impact of Dust in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
People often seem surprised when they learn that NASA doesn't just look out to the other planets, stars, and galaxies.…
Antarctica Lost an Ice Shelf, but Gained an Island
Collapsing ice shelves on the eastern coast of Antarctica has revealed something never seen before: a landform that might be…
Because of Extreme Drought, Lake Powell is Barely a Lake Anymore
The two largest reservoirs in the United States are now at their lowest levels since they were first created. After…
The IPCC Releases its 2022 Report on Climate Change, in Case you Needed Something Else to Worry About
The IPCC just released its Working Group II report, which addresses the impacts of Climate Change and the necessary adaptations.
How did Earth go From Molten Hellscape to Habitable Planet?
Earth formed from the Sun's protoplanetary disk about 4.6 billion years ago. In the beginning, it was a molten spheroid…
As Temperatures Rise, Antarctica is Turning Green
The global climate is warming, and Earth's polar regions are feeling the effects. A new study of the South Orkney…
The Early Earth was Really Horrible for Life
Earth has had a long and complex history since its formation roughly 4.5 billion years ago. Initially, it was a…
The Recent Killer Tornado’s Track is Visible From Space
During the night of December 10, 2021, severe weather tore through several US states, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and…
One Feature Mars has That we Don’t: Polar Megadunes
New renderings from Kevin M Gill show a unique feature on Mars: the northern polar Chasma Boreale Megadunes!
The Severe Pacific Northwest Flooding Seen From Space
The severe flooding that happened this month was captured by Earth Observation satellites, showing the extent of Climate Change in…