EarthAugust 15, 2019
Earth Stopped Getting Greener 20 Years Ago
Declining plant growth is linked to decreasing air moisture tied to global warming
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Space & PhysicsAugust 14, 2019
Space Dust from Ancient Supernova Found Hiding in Antarctica
Iron traces in snowfall originated in a stellar explosion millions of years ago
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EarthAugust 14, 2019
When Will All the Ice in the Arctic Be Gone?
A climatologist and ice researcher examines the latest trends and data
Public HealthAugust 13, 2019
Climate Shocks Could Reverse Gains in Child Malnutrition
Drought fueled by global warming could exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in developing countries
BiologyAugust 9, 2019
Ballistic Maggots, Synthetic Winks and Why You're Not Goop: The Week's Best Science GIFs
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EarthAugust 8, 2019
We Could Be Witnessing the Death of a Tectonic Plate
A gaping hole in the Juan de Fuca plate could explain why central Oregon has volcanoes
EarthAugust 8, 2019
These Plants Can Replace Meat—but Will Doing So Help the Environment?
Moving away from meat would reduce fertilizer use, cropland and carbon dioxide emissions. Yet it alone will not save the planet
EarthAugust 6, 2019
July Was the Hottest Month in Recorded History
After a record-breaking heat wave in Europe and the Arctic, last month edged out July 2016
EarthAugust 2, 2019
Historic Greenland Melt Is a “Glimpse of the Future”
A major heat wave pushed melting into areas of the ice sheet that normally stay frozen year-round
EarthAugust 1, 2019
Special Report: What’s Next for the Arctic?
EarthAugust 1, 2019
Nations Get Busy Inside the Arctic Circle
As ice retreats, countries are expanding military seaports, exploiting shipping lanes and exploring for oil and gas
EarthAugust 1, 2019
A New Reality Up North
Climate change is dramatically altering life at the top of the world