NASA
On a Mission: Season 3, Episode 4: A World Shaped by Water
Dive to the deepest point of the ocean with an astronaut, brave the high seas with an oceanographer, and meander through sparkling rivers with a hydrologist.
Science360
Changes in Greenland landscape affect carbon balance sheet - Science Nation
Warming temperatures in the Arctic are changing the tundra from a landscape dominated by grasses to one increasingly dominated by woody shrubs. In addition to affecting the habitat of local wildlife such as caribou and musk oxen, these...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: Simultaneous heat waves in Arctic and Antarctic
Earth's poles have been experiencing major heat waves simultaneously, alarming climate scientists.
Next Animation Studio
World’s largest carbon-sucking machine turned on
The world’s largest carbon capture plant has opened in Iceland and its manufacturers say it will capture 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the air per year.
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Arctic ozone loss hits new record
Arctic Ozone loss this year formed an "ozone hole" similar to the one in the Antarctic for the first time, scientists report. The destruction of ozone was more pronounced due to an unusually long period of cold weather which speeds up...
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NASA discovers three things that impact Earth's spin
There are three reasons why our planet wobbles: glacial rebound, melting of ice, and mantle convection, according to a study published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
Science360
Behind the scenes in Antarctica with the National Science Foundation and Disneynature Penguins
It is no easy task to film thousands of penguins in their natural habitat on a remote Antarctic coastline—but it was made possible with the support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. See what it was like...
Science360
BIG IDEAS FOR FUTURE NSF INVESTMENTS
Six research "big ideas" that will drive important aspects of the National Science Foundation's long-term research agenda, push forward the frontiers of US science and engineering research, and lead to new discoveries and innovations.
Science360
Fresh Water in the Arctic -- Changing Planet
Scientists are concerned that melting Arctic sea ice will increase the amount of fresh water in the Beaufort Gyre, which could spill out into the Atlantic and cause major climate shifts in North America and Western Europe. The Changing...
EarthEcho International
STEM Career Closeup: A Day in the Life of a Senior Research Scientist
Tatiana Vinogradova is a senior research scientist at Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, where she studies the Arctic from space. Discover more about Tatiana’s inspiration and her day to day work using different types...
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Northwest Passage could be used as a new shipping route
As climate change continues to impact the Arctic, countries are planning to use the Northwest Passage as a shortcut shipping route.
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New ozone hole found above the Arctic
Researchers have discovered an unusually large hole in the ozone layer above the Arctic, according to observations from the European Space Agency.
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Adaptive mechanisms help humans survive extreme cold
Parts of the United States have experienced record-breaking cold weather this week caused by a polar vortex that saw temperatures fall to as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit. Although certain human populations such as the Inuit in Canada...
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Arctic warming likely causing cold waves in North America
Accelerating Arctic warming as a part of global warming is likely responsible for severe winter weather like powerful snowfalls and abnormal cold spells in the northern hemisphere.
Curated Video
Bears: The Giants of the Wild
This video provides an overview of bears, focusing on their size, habitat, behavior, and reproductive cycle. It highlights the different species of bears, their diet, and their unique physical features. The video also explores the mating...
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How climate change and global warming can cause colder winters
Climate change and global warming cause extreme temperature fluctuations, these are causing unusually cold winters in some regions in the US.
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‘Boaty McBoatface’: RSS Sir David Attenborough sets sail for sea trials
The cutting-edge polar research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough — which the British public attempted to name “Boaty McBoatface” — has set sail for the first time.
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Interior Regions
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the interior regions of Russia.
Next Animation Studio
January 2020 was the warmest in weather history
The past month was the hottest January in weather history, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Massive iceberg breaks from Eastern Antarctica
Scientists said iceberg D-28 is among the largest to calve from Antarctic ice in decades, but is not caused by climate change.
Science360
New Species of Sea Anemone Discovered by NSF Scientists in Antarctica
During a routine test of an underwater robot, NSF scientists from University of Nebraska-Lincoln made a startling discovery...an entirely new species of sea anemone living inside the ice. For more information, visit...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Turtles: Evolution, Anatomy, and Behavior
This video provides a comprehensive overview of turtles, highlighting their diverse species, evolutionary history, and unique characteristics such as their protective shells. It explores their global distribution, from land to sea, and...
Earth Rangers
Searching for Bowhead Whales
The bowhead whale lives its entire life - which amazingly can span over 200 years - in the frigid Arctic waters near the North Pole. The bowhead whale is unlike most other whales as it doesn’t seasonally migrate in search of warmer...