Diving robots help crack the mystery of Antarcticas’ vanishing sea ice
Something strange has been swirling in the waters around Antarctica. From the 1970s until a decade ago, the floating sea…
This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in…
Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angry
Last month, climate scientist and author Kate Marvel resigned from her position at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, where…
The hellbender was slated for federal protection. It’s still in limbo.
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