The scientists are gone, but this ghost lab is still doing vital research
July 3, 2019, 9:12 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A micro-turbine will spin at 70,000 rpm for 9 straight months.
These electric-blue night clouds are expanding around the globe, says NASA
July 2, 2019, 11:37 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Beautiful phenomenon, relatively new to science, may be growing due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Seals help researchers understand strange holes in Antarctic sea ice
June 13, 2019, 8:15 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Polynyas can act as oases for penguins, whales and seals, giving them a place to breathe.
Why we need to worry about ozone again
May 23, 2019, 11:54 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Remember how we kicked our CFC habit? Someone else picked it up.
This 'king' once ruled the green, lush forests of Antarctica
February 1, 2019, 8:19 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Reptile was probably no bigger than a modern-day iguana, but it had a big impact.
How Colin O'Brady walked across Antarctica without any help at all
December 28, 2018, 5:01 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The incredible solo trek took nearly 2 months and spanned 932 miles.
14 of history's greatest polar explorers
December 27, 2018, 12:16 p.m. by Laura Moss
These explorers set out for the poles for many different reasons, but they all hold a place in history.
Iceberg more than 5 times the size of Manhattan breaks away from Antarctica
October 31, 2018, 10:56 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's the third break from Pine Island Glacier in the last 2 years.
Here's the story behind that weird, rectangular iceberg
October 24, 2018, 12:09 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
It's an usual example, but it's by no means impossible, say scientists.
Eerie 'singing' heard coming from an Antarctic ice shelf
October 17, 2018, 5:37 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Scientists recorded the haunting melody while listening for low-frequency sounds on a research mission.
Runaway iceberg that's bigger than Delaware is on the move again
September 6, 2018, 10:58 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Iceberg A-68 is so large it looks like it's still part of the Larsen C ice shelf.
Earth's ozone layer still in trouble, study finds
June 28, 2018, 12:25 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The hole over Antarctica is healing, but a new study finds the planet's ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.
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