Earth's ozone layer may still be in trouble
October 23, 2019, 11:24 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The hole over Antarctica is slowly healing, but research suggests the ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.
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.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
