Climatology
Drill, Baby, Drill: Sponges Bore Into Shells Twice as Fast in Acidic Seawater
In acidic water, drilling sponges damage scallops twice as quickly, worsening the effects of ocean acidification.
January 10, 2013 |
By Hannah Waters
Australia is Burning, And It’s Only Going to Get Worse as the World Warms
Across Australia wildfires are raging. And yes, there is a climate connection
January 09, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Is Climate Change Strengthening El Niño?
New research on Pacific corals that trace climate patterns back 7,000 years shows how recent El Niños compare with those of the past
January 09, 2013 |
By Claire Martin
There Goes the Ecosystem: Alien Animals Invade Antarctica
Humanity is well on its way to screwing up Antarctic and the Southern Ocean in addition to the warmer corners of the world
January 09, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
How Will the Wetlands Respond to Climate Change?
Smithsonian scientists have taken to the Chesapeake Bay to investigate how marshlands react to the shifting environment
January 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Secrets of Earth’s History May Be in Its Caves
An underground scientist is pioneering a new way to learn what the climate was like thousands of years ago
January 2013 |
By J. Madeleine Nash
Will We Be Able to Prevent an Asteroid Strike and More Questions From Our Readers
Does lightning strike ships at sea and why does American English differ from British English?
January 2013 |
By Smithsonian Magazine
Seven Must-See Art-Meets-Science Exhibitions in 2013
Preview some of the top-notch shows—on anatomy, bioluminescence, water tanks and more—slated for the next year
December 28, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
5 Science Stories to Watch in 2013
The new year could feature discoveries of life within subglacial Antarctic lakes, the brightest comet in generations and more
December 28, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Super High Res Photo of Mt. Everest Shows Glacier Melt (But No Bodies)
Photographers from the organization Glacier Works just captured an interactive digital image of Mount Everest in astounding, gigapixel detail
December 26, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Most Arctic Animals Should Deal With Climate Change Just Fine
New research suggests that most Arctic mammals will actually be helped, not hurt, by climate change
December 21, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
The Sustainable Meat of the Future: Mealworms?
Mealworms might seem unpalatable to many, but a new study indicates that they might be the climate-friendly protein alternative of the future
December 19, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Television Chefs’ Recipes Aren’t Any Healthier Than Packaged TV Dinners
Don't be fooled by a television chef's home style kitchen and their television figures - the food TV chefs make may be worse for you than the supermarket variety
December 19, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
The Ten Best Ocean Stories of 2012
From deep-sea squid habits to vanishing coral reefs, here are the ocean stories we couldn’t stop talking about this year.
December 18, 2012 |
By Hannah Waters
Is the U.N. Climate Report More Trouble Than It’s Worth?
Several mainstream scientists are expressing doubts about the necessity of the IPCC reports
December 18, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Not Even Canadians Are Likely To Get a White Christmas This Year
The odds of a white Christmas has dropped 15% in recent decades
December 17, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Climate Change Tipping Point: Research Shows That Emission Reductions Must Occur by 2020
A new report indicates that we have roughly 8 years to cut fossil fuel use without risking catastrophic levels of warming
December 16, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Mythical Particles, Goldilocks Planets and More: Top 5 Surprising Scientific Milestones of 2012
From the Higgs Boson to the Curiosity rover, 2012 was a major year for science
December 14, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Your Christmas Tree Helps Fight Climate Change
The key for trapping carbon lies in the soil, rather than the trees.
December 12, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
British Scientists Will Drill Through Three Kilometers of Ice Into an Ancient Antarctic Lake
More than a decade of planning will come together this week for a five-day push through three kilometers of ice
December 10, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
