Citizen scientists monitor the sea

How can you monitor something as vast as the ocean?
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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.

Climate change and protecting people’s water

"When we think of climate change impacts, we talk about are drought, floods, storms, sea level rise, and melting glaciers... all those things have to do with water."

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.

Rita Colwell, 2010 Stockholm Water Prize winner

American microbiologist Rita Colwell wins 2010 Stockholm Water Prize. Read an interview with Colwell here to learn more about her work.

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.

New study finds ice decreasing on northwest coast of Greenland

Ice decreasing in Greenland: "These changes on the Greenland ice sheet are happening fast, and we are definitely losing more ice mass than we had anticipated. "

Live action owls Molly and MaGee are hatching their eggs!

During the day, viewers get extraordinary close-up glimpses of a nesting barn owl via a color video camera. Learn more about Molly and MaGee.

How does snow form inside clouds?

Certain minerals suspended in clouds can act as the core of a fledgling snow crystal.

Chile earthquake might have shortened Earth’s day, but how?

The massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile in February 2010 might have shortened Earth’s day by 1.26 microseconds. Read about how the Chile earthquake shortened Earth's day.

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