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CryoSat-2 satellite to examine Arctic Sea ice
ESA’s CryoSat-2 is designed to collect new insights into the role of ice. Our April 20th mission plan was to underfly the satellite over the Arctic Sea Ice.
April 25, 2010
ICESat team flies over thinning Arctic sea ice
A break in the weather, and we are back in the air monitoring sea ice. The ice cap is starting to thin. Read more about the ICESat mission here.
April 14, 2010
Underwater robots, meaning of whale songs, in new EarthSky videos
Scientists on the cutting edge of ocean research told EarthSky their stories. Read more about underwater robots and more here.
April 9, 2010
Citizen scientists monitor the sea
How can you monitor something as vast as the ocean?
Enlist citizen scientists!
Enlist citizen scientists!
April 7, 2010
Polar change in Arctic measured by ICE Bridge
The NASA ICE Bridge mission shifts north, from Antarctica to the Arctic. Read more about measuring polar change with satellites here.
April 6, 2010
How do ants walk upside down?
How do ants walk upside down? They stroll across the underside of branches and roam over ceilings. Their secret is in their feet. Read more here.
April 4, 2010
What is the smelliest substance in existence?
Skunk's spray, rotting meat, bad breath, and swamp water all have something chemically in common. Read more about the smelliest substance in existence.
April 3, 2010
How does a chameleon change colors?
We humans have the ability to hide emotions, but chameleons wear their hearts on their sleeves. Read more why a chameleon changes its colors.
March 26, 2010
How does snow form inside clouds?
Certain minerals suspended in clouds can act as the core of a fledgling snow crystal.
March 16, 2010
How does your remote control work?
With the punch of a button, your remote sends a different flashing light message, much like Morse code, for each job you want done.
March 2, 2010
