What We Can Learn from These Marvelous Out-of-Context Rocks
Come visit some very unusual sedimentary rocks on Seattle's Richmond Beach
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Cold War Spy Satellites Reveal Substantial Himalayan Glacier Melt
Ice melt in the mountain range today is twice as fast as it was before 2000, once-secret images show
Pace of Heat Records Will Pick Up with Warming
If greenhouse gases are not curbed, 60 percent of the world will set monthly records by century’s end
Storms, Salty Water Caused Mystery Hole in Antarctic Sea Ice
Robotic floats and elephant seals helped solve the mystery of the formation of features called polynyas
The Not So Dead Sea: Traces of Ancient Bacteria Found in the Lake’s Sediments
A new finding points to possible life in other extreme environments, including on ancient Mars
Mass Puffin Die-Off May Be Linked to Climate Change
Rising ocean temperatures and melting ice are disrupting the birds’ food sources
Tiny, Snackable Fish Are Linchpins of Coral Reef Ecosystems
Fish that are so small and shy that they escape attention may be the foundation of reefs’ outsize productivity
Anthropocene Now: Influential Panel Votes to Recognize Earth’s New Epoch
The atomic age would mark the start of the current geologic time unit, if proposal receives final approval
CO2 Levels Just Hit Another Record—Here’s Why It Matters
Atmospheric carbon dioxide recently reached 415 parts per million for the first time
“Bomb Carbon” Has Been Found in Deep-Ocean Creatures
The detection of this radioactive relic of nuclear weapons tests in a remote environment shows humanity’s far-reaching environmental impact
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
Diamonds: Tears of the Gods
Diamonds are the April birthstone. They aren’t forever, but they are geologically remarkable
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
Global 5G Wireless Networks Threaten Weather Forecasts
Next-generation mobile technology could interfere with crucial satellite-based Earth observations
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
