Juliet Eilperin on the hidden world of sharks

Juliet Eilperin - author of of a new book called Demon Fish - talked to EarthSky about the fascinating ocean life of sharks.

Maureen Ogden on preserving New Jersey’s open space

New Jersey’s Keep It Green Campaign hopes to protect clean water, natural areas, farmland, parks and historic sites. Hear from co-chair Maureen Ogden.

Joseph Pawlik on sponge overgrowth in the Caribbean

More than half of what used to be coral reefs are now covered with sponges and algae.

Do you favor research on intentionally changing Earth’s climate?

A survey finds that people in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. largely support this research but are cautious about implementing intentional climate changes.

Extreme weather expected with climate change

A new IPCC summary report suggests that extreme weather events - heat waves, heavy rains, coastal flooding - will worsen in this century as climate warms.

Tom Neumann: Is East Antarctica warming or cooling?

East Antarctica is so cold and remote, it's difficult to measure temperatures there. As yet, there's no definitive answer on whether it's warming or cooling.

Powerful storms kill 6 people in U.S. Southeast

Powerful storms kill 6 people, after a cold front triggered bad weather across the U.S. South and Southeast on November 16, 2011.

Frank Wentz: Will global warming bring more rain?

As our climate warms, we might be in for a wetter world. EarthSky spoke with climate scientist Frank Wentz about whether global warming will bring more rain.

Caught on camera: Five rare cat species in Sumatra

Camera traps capture images of rare wild cat species in Sumatra, and the World Wildlife Fund calls for protection of a forest corridor near Bukit Tigapuluh.

Severe weather across the United States

Cold air across Canada pushing south is causing severe weather and roller coaster temperatures, as the weather transitions from fall to winter.