Spectacular chimneys discovered in the Dead Sea.
One or Many? Exploring the Population Groups of the Largest Animal on Earth
Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the world’s largest animal, the Antarctic blue whale, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300.
Planet Saw its 2nd-Warmest October in 175-Year Record
Earth saw another unusually warm month, with October 2024 ranking as the second-warmest October in NOAA’s 175-year global climate record.
Rainforest Protection Reduces the Number of Respiratory Diseases
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate – it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions.
Breakthrough in Capturing ‘Hot’ CO2 From Industrial Exhaust
A metal-organic framework, or MOF, is capable of capturing CO2 at extreme temperatures.
How Animal Tracking Data Can Help Preserve Biodiversity
Today’s ecologists have more data than ever before to help monitor and understand the world’s biodiversity.
Climate Change Threatens Key Ocean Plankton Groups
Planktonic foraminifera are tiny marine organisms, which are essential to the ocean's carbon cycle.
In 10 Seconds, AI Model Detects Cancerous Brain Tumor Often Missed During Surgery
Researchers say the technology could one day be applied to other cancers.
Typhoons Line Up in the Western Pacific
In an unusual sight, four storms churned simultaneously in the Western Pacific Ocean in November 2024.
NASA Data Helps International Community Prepare for Sea Level Rise
Earth’s ocean is rising, disrupting livelihoods and infrastructure in coastal communities around the world.