Earth Science
The Wandering Albatross and Global Warming
The giant oceanic birds are producing more and plumper chicks, at least for now
February 08, 2012 |
By Greg Laden
What Happens Before a Volcano Blows?
Volcanologists thought that the buildup to a major eruption would take centuries. But this report adds to a growing suspicion that it can happen much faster than expected
February 07, 2012 |
By Greg Laden
What the Inuit Taught Scientists About Killer Whales
The native people knew what orcas ate, how they hunted prey, how the prey responded to the whales and when and where predation occurred
February 06, 2012 |
By Greg Laden
This Week’s Breathtaking Aurora Borealis
Recent solar storms have triggered northern lights of unprecedented color and intensity
January 25, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Tallest Mountains in the Solar System
Mount Everest is a just a peewee when compared with such giants as Olympus Mons on Mars
January 09, 2012 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Fish Mimics Fish-Mimicking Octopus
The black-marble jawfish takes advantage of its coloring to blend in with an octopus and stay safe from predators
January 06, 2012 |
By Sarah Zielinski
How Humans Cause Earthquakes
Fracking is just the latest cause to make the news for its link to quakes
January 04, 2012 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Secrets of a Shark Attack
In an attack against a Cape fur seal, a great white shark's advantage comes down to physics
December 12, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
How to Measure the Moon this Weekend
The people of Byzantium viewed a lunar eclipse as a bad omen, but today it's just another time to do science
December 08, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The World’s Muddiest Disaster
Earth’s most violent mud volcano is wreaking havoc in Indonesia. Was drilling to blame? And when will it end?
December 02, 2011 |
By Erin Wayman
For Dolphins, Pregnancy Comes With a Price
A bigger body means increased drag, slower speeds and greater vulnerability to predators
December 01, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
What We're Still Learning About Hawaii
The fiery forces beneath the island chain still mystify geologists
December 2011 |
By Erin Wayman
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
Ecology Explains How the World Works
This is not a glamorous science; no one will ever accuse an ecologist of being in it for the money
November 08, 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
Five Last-Minute Science-Themed Halloween Costume Ideas
No one else will be dressed like dark energy
October 31, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
A Ghostly Scream From the Sahara
Superstitious sitings may have a root in human evolution
October 28, 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
Photo of the Week: Anemone and Shrimp
One appeared on the very top of one of the highest fingers and grasped the tip in what appeared to be a moment of victory: King of the Hill
September 30, 2011 |
By Laura Helmuth
Building On A Barrier Island
These accumulations of sand aren't permanent but are home to whole communities
August 30, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
