Tony Barnston predicts above-normal 2010 hurricane season

Tony Barnston explained why so many storms are predicted for 2010. Florida and the Caribbean islands, are at greater risk from hurricanes this year.

Amazon deforestation momentum in Brazil

Brazilian biologist Paulo Moutinho talks to EarthSky with strategies for ending Amazon deforestation in the Brazil forever. With forums for climate change.

Arsenic in drinking water with Lex van Geen

Tens of millions of people are drinking water from wells contaminated by arsenic, an element that causes cancers. But testing wells for arsenic could help end the health crisis.

Energy from algae is a wildcard

Dr. Kammen, energy and policy advisor to the Obama administration, spoke to EarthSky about the potential of energy from algae - tiny ocean plants.

Why so hard to plug oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico?

Why is it so hard to plug the oil leak in the Gulf oil spill? The answer mostly has to do with pressure, says biogeochemist Mandy Joye.

Explore the solar system with binoculars

With just binoculars, says Stephen J. O'Meara, you can explore the solar system and see all the major planets, rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter and much more.

Why did talks break down at the International Whaling Commission?

Days before the end of this year's International Whaling Commission meeting, the talks break down for a compromise between whaling and anti-whaling nations.

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.

Jeff Masters on what might happen when a hurricane meets the Gulf oil spill

Meteorologist Jeff Masters talks about what might happen if a major hurricane passes close to or directly through the Gulf oil spill.

Samantha Price on how blue whales grew big eating tiny creatures

Samantha Price discusses how the 160-metric ton blue whale evolved a huge mouth - allowing it to eat millions of krill each day.