
In “Vicious Cycle,” Snowmelt Fuels Wildfires and Wildfires Melt Snow
This feedback poses major concerns for western water resources and wildfire risk

In “Vicious Cycle,” Snowmelt Fuels Wildfires and Wildfires Melt Snow
This feedback poses major concerns for western water resources and wildfire risk

Hyperactive Comets Hint at Origins of Earth’s Oceans
A new study suggests primordial seawater may lurk hidden at the hearts of many comets


Humans Are Driving One Million Species to Extinction
Landmark UN-backed report finds that agriculture is one of the biggest threats to Earth’s ecosystems

Global Warming Has Been Influencing Drought for a Century
Tree rings from around the world match what climate models have suggested

Geologists Solve Mystery of Nepal's “Earthquake Gap”
One of Nepal’s major faults appeared worrisomely silent—but new evidence suggests otherwise

Unexpected Source Fuels Rapid Melt at World’s Biggest Ice Shelf
A hole in nearby sea ice allows sunlight to warm the ocean water in contact with the ice

Diamonds: Tears of the Gods
Diamonds are the April birthstone. They aren’t forever, but they are geologically remarkable

The Hidden Seismic Symphony in Earthquake Signals
Machine learning can reveal acoustic vibrations that could improve forecasting

Climate “Tipping Points” Could Add Trillions to the Costs of Warming
Such processes are often missing from climate models, leading to underestimates of long-term damage

Seabird Poop Speeds Up Coral Growth
Conservation plans should consider such links between land-based and marine ecosystems

Tech Offers a Virtual Window into Future Climate Change Risk
AI and supercomputing are rapidly shifting the way disaster planners, regulators and insurers gauge climate hazards

A Tree and Its People in a Warming Landscape
Conservation scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her book about Alaska ecology and sociology, In Search of the Canary Tree: The Story of a Scientist, a Cypress, and a Changing World.