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Rivers in trouble around the world

The world's rivers are in trouble, according to a new study that analyzed human impacts on Earth's rivers. Read more here about rivers in trouble.

What is the source of the heat in Earth’s interior?

The heat inside Earth moves continents, builds mountains and causes earthquakes. You know Earth must be hot inside. What is the source of all this heat?

David Fowler: ‘Science brand equity builds public trust’

David Fowler indicates science brand equity is emerging as a way for companies and institutions to build trust by communicating it.

Science in the Pub with EarthSky’s Jorge Salazar

Science in the Pub aims to inspire an exchange of ideas between scientists and the public, at Austin's legendary Cactus Cafe.

IceBridge season wrapping up for spring 2010

As the Arctic IceBridge season wraps up, we reflect on what was accomplished during this part of the largest airborne survey ever flown of Earth's polar ice.

Is it true we use only 10 percent of our brains?

Do we really use only a small portion of our brains? You don't use all your brain at once, but over the course of days your entire brain does get used.

EarthSky releases whitepaper on science brand equity

In a whitepaper on science brand equity - co-authored with Google - EarthSky proposes that an organization’s scientific work should be considered to have tangible value, rather than just a cost.

Science brand equity: explained in detail

We propose that an organization’s scientific work be considered to have tangible value, rather than just a cost. We call this value "science brand equity."

Do hurricanes affect fish?

Fish far out at sea might not notice a hurricane. But it's different for coastal fish. So yes, hurricanes affect fish and can rock their world.

How does water stay in a lake?

Why does water stay in a lake? Lakes are subject to leakage and evaporation. So how do most lakes keep their water over many years?