The End of El Niño: What It Means for Our Climate
In 2024, El Niño ended after influencing global climate with extreme weather conditions for a year. The natural climate phenomenon significantly altered sea levels and…
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East vs. West: Antarctica’s Ice Tells Two Very Different Tales
New findings indicate East Antarctica began glaciating 34 million years ago, unlike West Antarctica which remained ice-free longer. The study emphasizes regional differences in Antarctica’s…
Breaking the Thermometer: Analyzing the Science Behind 2024’s Heat Anomalies
Heat waves swept across parts of Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia, leaving vulnerable populations in jeopardy. This year has seen unprecedented global heat…
Slushy Surprise: AI Reveals Twice As Much Meltwater on Antarctic Ice Shelves
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used artificial intelligence to map the distribution of slush on Antarctic ice shelves, discovering that it accounts for…
Global Cooling Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Ocean Algae’s Crucial Climate Impact
A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth’s climate, new research has…
Venezuela’s Last Glacier, Humboldt, Has Melted Away
Venezuela is the first postglacial nation in the Andes, as its last substantial patch of ice is now considered too small to flow under its…
Liftoff for PREFIRE and Ice! Rocket Lab Launches Second Polar Heat CubeSat
A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched from New Zealand, carrying the second NASA PREFIRE satellite. This mission is aimed at understanding Earth’s heat loss to…
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Impact of Ocean Floor Geometry on Climate
Recent research reveals that up to 50% of the variations in carbon sequestration depths can be attributed to seafloor topography. The carbon cycle, which involves…
NASA and Rocket Lab Gear Up for Second PREFIRE Satellite Launch
NASA plans to launch the second CubeSat for its PREFIRE mission on June 1, utilizing advanced technology to study Earth’s polar heat emissions and contribute…
NASA’s PREFIRE Climate Change CubeSat Launched To Decode Earth’s Polar Mysteries
NASA’s PREFIRE mission uses CubeSats to track heat emissions from Earth’s poles, enhancing predictions for sea ice loss and climate change impacts. The first of…
NASA’s Cutting-Edge Missions To Crack Earth’s Climate Code
NASA’s Earth System Explorers Program selected four proposals to study greenhouse gases, the ozone layer, ocean currents, and ice changes. Each will get $5 million…
5 Things To Know About the PREFIRE Mission – NASA’s Tiny Twin Polar Satellites
NASA’s PREFIRE mission, utilizing twin CubeSats, will measure the far-infrared energy emitted by Earth’s polar regions to boost our understanding of how much heat Earth’s…
Vanishing Pollinators: Unraveling the Decline of Bees and Butterflies
Bee and butterfly populations are declining in North America due to environmental changes. A study highlights regional trends and calls for improved monitoring and conservation…
Cold Case: Scientific Sleuths Solve the Case of the Mysterious Giant Opening in Antarctic Sea Ice
Researchers have discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare opening in the sea ice around Antarctica, that occurred during the winters of…
Mysterious Polynya: Scientists Finally Explain Huge Hole in Antarctic Sea Ice
A recent study explains the formation of a large Antarctic sea ice opening by detailing the oceanic and atmospheric interactions that caused it. Researchers have…
Quantifying the “Carbon Gap” – Unmasking the Shortfalls in Global Climate Efforts
Insufficient carbon dioxide removal efforts jeopardize meeting the Paris Agreement’s climate goals, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced technologies and strategies. New research suggests that…
NASA’s PREFIRE Mission To Study Polar Heat Escape Set To Launch
Data from NASA’s PREFIRE mission will improve our understanding of how the Arctic and Antarctic help to regulate Earth’s climate, the mechanisms of polar ice…
NASA Satellite Captures a Monumental Dust Wall Over the Korean Peninsula
Every spring, satellites observe massive plumes of dust streaming from the Gobi Desert over East Asia. These thick dust storms negatively affect millions by worsening…