More than half a billion years ago, a meteorite struck Earth near the Antarctic Circle, leaving a divot several kilometers in diameter.
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The Growing Human Footprint on Earth, as Seen from Space
Last year saw warming reach startling new highs, with record heat fueling extreme weather around the world.
Antarctic Iceberg Spins Out
When icebergs break from an ice shelf or large glacier front, they ride the ocean’s currents, spin in its eddies, shift with the tides, and are blown by the wind.
ESA and NASA Satellites Deliver First Joint Picture of Greenland Ice Sheet Melting
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Breakthrough in Photochemical Water Oxidation: Paving the Way for Sustainable Energy
Water oxidation offers a promising path to achieve sustainable energy by efficiently generating oxygen.
Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide
Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.