Research quantifies how construction of dams and land use change alters sediment flux to oceans.…
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Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known world to support life, distinguished by its dynamic geology, diverse ecosystems, and vast oceans. Its atmosphere, rich in nitrogen and oxygen, helps regulate temperature and shield life from harmful radiation. Earth’s layered interior drives plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, shaping its surface over millions of years. From its magnetic field to its climate systems, Earth is a complex, interconnected system that scientists study to understand both its past and its rapidly changing present. As humanity’s only home, Earth remains at the center of environmental research, planetary science, and efforts toward sustainability.
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“Space Bubbles” – The Deflection of Solar Radiation Using Thin-Film Inflatable Bubble Rafts An interdisciplinary…
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai in January 2022 was unique in observed science, creating…
The EZIE mission will investigate electrical currents in Earth’s ionosphere using CubeSats that measure magnetic…
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In early July 2022, a combination of dry weather, lightning, and unusual heat fueled hundreds…
Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, two of the Canary Islands lying in the North Atlantic Ocean, are…
How Pharmaceutical Ingredients Are Affecting the World’s Rivers Pharmaceutical chemicals in prescription and over-the-counter medications…
Arctic ozone depletion disrupts northern weather, strengthening the polar vortex and altering temperatures. Many people…
Nuclear war would cause global cooling, sea ice expansion, and marine ecosystem collapse, with long-term…
One Quercus tardifolia Found Clinging to Life in Big Bend National Park Botanical researchers have…
What do tornadoes look like on the inside? It’s a good question, but scientists really…
NASA Harvest scientists use satellite observations and economic data to track how the Russia-Ukraine conflict…
Climate Change Poses a Significant Danger to People’s Health, yet Solutions Are Within Reach Climate…
This impressive, wide-angled view of Patagonia at the southern end of South America, as well…