Earth

The chunk of ice is larger than the state of Rhode Island

And ecologist Suzanne Simard says they need our help to survive

Scientists probe an exceptionally explosive phenomenon

The goal sets a high bar for other countries attending today’s global climate summit

U.N. recognition would strengthen legal arguments for preserving nature

The slumping ice is moving 50 to 100 times faster than usual

Aquatic ecosystems, many altered by human activities, played a surprisingly large role

Some days we gain one minute; some days we gain three

Sound waves from fin whales can help scientists probe Earth’s crust

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the world, including one from Costa Rica about decoy sea turtle eggs with the potential to catch poachers.

Melt has accelerated over recent decades, contributing to sea level rise

Nearly half of terrestrial ecosystems could reach this tipping point in just a few decades