The KNP fire complex and Windy fire are threatening groves of giant sequoias and prompting…
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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.
New research doubles the volume of salty water two to 10 kilometers beneath the surface…
Shrinking snowpack, thawing permafrost, and shifting precipitation patterns have widespread consequences. Can new technologies—and public…
Rising Temperatures and Risky Development Contribute to Heightened Exposure to Earthquakes, Flooding, Tornadoes, Hurricanes and…
Arctic sea ice reached its 2021 minimum on Sept. 16, marking the 12th-lowest extent on…
NASA’s dune restoration at Kennedy Space Center protects launch sites and creates habitat for wildlife…
Climate change may reshape coral reef communities without reducing overall biodiversity, according to a UH…
Researchers flying a radar instrument over coastal wetlands in Louisiana helped with monitoring oil slicks…
Deadwood decomposition releases more carbon globally than fossil fuels. Climate and insects drive this process,…
Boom in carbon-sequestering phytoplankton raises new questions about oceanic carbon uptake and productivity. Clouds of…
Study offers climate-resilient water solutions for Montana’s Upper Missouri River Basin. The Bureau of Reclamation…
Maharloo sits at an altitude of around 1,400 m (4,600 ft) above sea level and…
High number of affected animals were pups and juveniles, which were mainly entangled around the…
Coral Reefs Under Siege from Human and Climate Pressures Coral reefs around the world are…
In the midst of another brutal fire season, several of California’s natural treasures have also…
Efforts to phase out ozone-depleting chemicals are slowly reversing damage. Recent satellite data show the…
While wildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, a severe drought, coupled with extreme…
The remnants of Hurricane Larry dropped abundant snowfall on Greenland just as the summer melt…