Climatology
Top Ten Science Blog Posts of 2011
Cats, zombies, earthquakes, chickens--our readers have an eclectic taste
December 28, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
What Was Killing the Aspens?
Scientists determine it was lack of water, not food, that was responsible for sudden aspen decline
December 19, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Visualizing a Year of Extreme Weather
The United States has seen thousands of weather records broken this year
December 09, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Senator Barry Goldwater Imagines Arizona in the Year 2012
The Republican senator and 1964 presidential candidate predicted the growth of the Sun Belt and envisioned an open border with Mexico
December 07, 2011 |
By Matt Novak
Weather Control as a Cold War Weapon
In the 1950s, some U.S. scientists warned that, without immediate action, the Soviet Union would control the earth's thermometers
December 05, 2011 |
By Matt Novak
The Great Midwest Earthquake of 1811
Two hundred years ago, a series of powerful temblors devastated what is now Missouri. Could it happen again?
December 2011 |
By Elizabeth Rusch
Building a Better World With Green Cement
With an eye on climate change, a British startup creates a new form of the ancient building material
December 2011 |
By Michael Rosenwald
A Whole Town Under One Roof
We're moving on up—visions of a self-contained community within a 1,000-foot tall skyscraper
November 18, 2011 |
By Matt Novak
Ocean Creatures In A Warmer World
A new study finds that some marine organisms may have to move fast if they want to survive climate change
November 18, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Scene From A Drought
A trip to Texas shows the unexpected consequences of a severe drought
November 15, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Thailand’s Flooding, As Seen From Space
Bangkok residents have to avoid the crocodiles let loose by the flood
November 04, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Overwhelming Data We Refuse To Believe
Another study finds the planet has warmed, but that won't convince the skeptics
October 24, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
When The Skies Turn Black
There are signs when severe weather approaches, but are we paying enough attention?
October 17, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Boston Globe of 1900 Imagines the Year 2000
A utopian vision of Boston promises no slums, no traffic jams, no late mail deliveries and, best of all, night baseball games
October 04, 2011 |
By Matt Novak
Does Climate Change Cause War?
The issue is more complex than recent headlines have indicated
September 01, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Building On A Barrier Island
These accumulations of sand aren't permanent but are home to whole communities
August 30, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
What Happens To A House Swept Away By A Flood?
Flood debris may circulate in ocean gyres for years
August 29, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Satellite Eyes On Irene (And Other Great Resources)
There are satellites orbiting overhead, powerful computers and plenty of scientists to make sense of a wealth of data
August 26, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
Katharine Hepburn's Connecticut beach house and 8,900 other homes were swept into the sea
August 25, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Q and A: Smithsonian's Elizabeth Cottrell on the Virginia Earthquake
A Smithsonian geologist offers her expertise on the seismic event that shook much of the mid-Atlantic this week
August 24, 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
