The earth has always undergone natural variations in climate. Ice ages, periods of warming, and shifts in weather patterns have…
Category: Earth Sciences
Meteorology: How Weather Forecasting Works
Imagine waking up in the morning, checking the weather forecast, and deciding whether to bring an umbrella or leave the…
Echoes in the Earth: What Native American Stories Reveal About Ancient Earthquakes in North America
In the stillness of a summer afternoon in 1638, the ground beneath New England trembled with unexpected fury. Pots clanged.…
Beyond Emissions: The Hidden Science of Locking Away CO₂ Forever
We’ve heard it time and again—if we’re serious about tackling climate change, we must cut carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. That’s…
From Destruction to Rebirth: How the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Sparked an Undersea Oasis of Life
About 66 million years ago, a cataclysmic event reshaped the trajectory of life on Earth. An asteroid, nearly the size…
Thirstwaves: A New Climate Threat to Agriculture
As the world grapples with the ever-encroaching effects of climate change, one of the most insidious impacts is the increasing…
Global Study Reveals Widespread Oxygen Depletion in Rivers and Lakes
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs—those shimmering arteries that wind through our landscapes—do more than add beauty to our world. They…
The Hidden Lakes and Rivers of the Empty Quarter
The vast expanse of the Arabian Desert, specifically the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali), is renowned today for its dry,…
Can the Sun Trigger Earthquakes? Scientists Uncover a Surprising Connection
Seismology, the study of earthquakes and seismic waves, has come a long way in explaining the basic mechanics behind earthquakes.…
Why Do Earthquakes Happen?
Earthquakes are some of the most powerful and unpredictable natural events on Earth. They are sudden and violent shaking of…
What is an Earthquake? Understanding the Shaking Ground Beneath Us
An earthquake is one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces, shaking the Earth’s surface with a tremendous force that…
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record-Low Winter Peak, Signaling Accelerated Climate Change
The Arctic has just recorded its weakest winter sea ice buildup in 47 years of satellite monitoring, a stark warning…
The Antarctic Paradox: Why Southern Ocean Cooling Confounds Climate Models
For decades, global climate models have predicted that the ocean surrounding Antarctica should be warming due to climate change. However,…
Meltwater Pulse 1a: Multi-Continent Ice Melt Caused Rapid Sea Level Rise
Around 14,500 years ago, at the tail end of the last Ice Age, the Earth underwent one of the most…
Global Heating Over the Next Millennium: Why Climate Change May Be Worse Than Expected
The Earth’s climate is becoming increasingly sensitive to human actions, with recent studies revealing that global heating over the next…
Vanishing Ice, Vanishing Life: How Shrinking Andean Glaciers Threaten the Water Security of 90 Million People
At the heart of South America lies a towering expanse of ancient ice—the glaciers of the Andes. For millennia, these…
The Hidden Danger in Our Waters: How Sunlight Supercharges a Potent Greenhouse Gas
When we hear the phrase greenhouse gas, most of us picture carbon dioxide (CO2). It’s the poster child of climate…
The Hidden Water Footprint of Green Technologies: Why Sustainable Resource Production Is Critical for a Decarbonized Future
As the world races towards a cleaner, greener future, the demand for renewable energy technologies and energy storage systems is…
Los Chocoyos Supereruption: Global Cooling, Not Ice Age
An international team of Earth scientists, hydrologists, chemists, and physicists has uncovered compelling evidence that significantly reshapes our understanding of…