Sea Level Rising
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that — on average, in the past century — sea level rose 10 to 25 centimeters — that’s […]
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that — on average, in the past century — sea level rose 10 to 25 centimeters — that’s […]
Sea Level Rising Continue reading »
A reader wrote in with an interesting fact — that the core of planet Earth is as hot as the surface of the sun. We
In the U.S., some people note the beginning of spring when cherry trees ringing the Jefferson Monument begin to bloom. But what if spring comes
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Evidence gathered by satellites in Earth orbit shows that cities can alter the rainfall patterns around themselves. Rainfall and urban heat islands. Surfaces like asphalt, concrete
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Winter on the northern half of Earth’s globe comes during the southern hemisphere’s summer. Since the Earth is at perihelion during the southern hemisphere’s summer,
Earth’s Perihelion Continue reading »
Large amounts of warm water move around the oceans’ surface — with an influence on climate in many parts of the world. A scientist talks
Seeing Salt Continue reading »
The surface waters of Earth’s oceans are relentlessly driven by winds. And there’s also plenty of action below the ocean surface. When polar winds chill the
Ocean Conveyor Belt Continue reading »
When scientists apply for money to build new instruments for satellite missions, they first need to outline the questions they hope to answer. But often
Ocean Exploration Continue reading »