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2023’s ozone hole is one of the biggest on record. Why?
Satellite images show 2023's ozone hole over Antarctica is one of the biggest on record. The reason could be the eruption of the Tongo volcano in January 2022.
October 12, 2023
Younger trees excel at capturing – and storing – carbon
New research indicates younger trees are better able to absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere. Read more why this might help fight climate change.
October 8, 2023
Do solar eclipses affect Earth’s atmosphere?
Hear from a ham radio operator about how solar eclipses temporarily affect Earth's upper atmosphere, or ionosphere. Eclipses can disrupt radio signals and GPS in the region where the eclipse is passing.
October 6, 2023
Boo to a goose. Facial recognition used to study wildlife
Facial recognition software used to study the social behavior of individual geese in Europe will soon be used to monitor rare geese in South Australia.
October 5, 2023
Space is hard on the human body. Here’s what we’re learning
Space is hard on the human body and mind. Scientists are working to find ways to improve the lives and health of astronauts in space and back at home.
September 27, 2023
Avi Loeb and ‘Oumuamua. Why the controversy?
Astronomer Jason Wright, of the blog AstroWright, explains why the recent work of Avi Loeb is seen as outrageous by some.
September 24, 2023
Extreme rainfall and flooding as Earth warms
Global warming puts more water vapor in Earth's atmosphere. The water vapor will fall out of storms in extreme rainfall and flooding.
September 22, 2023
Stunning new images from Chandra X-ray Observatory
Check out these new images from Chandra X-Ray Observatory. They show exploding stars, galaxies, the Milky Way's galactic center, and more.
September 17, 2023
Space junk is increasing, and no one’s in charge of clean up
Space junk is an increasing problem. With more countries and private companies entering space, more junk is accumulating and no one is in charge of cleaning up.
September 7, 2023
Do we need a new cosmology? Maybe so
The standard model in cosmology can't explain everything. New data from Webb raises questions of whether we need a new cosmology.
September 6, 2023
