Wind power has huge potential in U.S., world

Use of wind power is on the rise, Sawyer said, as governments all over the world consider how to generate more electricity and emit fewer of the greenhouse gases thought to be warming the planet.

Sustainable business with Robert Epstein

"Creativity is critically important for sustainable business," said Robert Epstein, "in part because sustainability is a goal that has a deadline." Read more.

The power of evolution with Carl Zimmer

"Just about every week, there will be some study about some aspect of evolution that just blows me away." Read about the power of evolution.

Underwater robots, meaning of whale songs, in new EarthSky videos

Scientists on the cutting edge of ocean research told EarthSky their stories. Read more about underwater robots and more here.

Venus has active volcanoes? Info from spacecraft data

There's a longstanding mystery about the craters on Venus. There aren't enough of them. Could active volcanoes be wiping them from the planet's surface?

Citizen scientists monitor the sea

How can you monitor something as vast as the ocean?
Enlist citizen scientists!

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.

Marvin Odum: An oil company’s perspective on climate

Marvin Odum, president of Shell Oil, gives Shell’s perspective on the most immediate solutions to climate change and the role the U.S. should take.

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.