All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.Continue Reading
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up long-standing ideas about how theseContinue Reading
Bycatch is the biggest threat to whales and dolphins, but many seafood-exporting countries fail to take protective measure. By Georgina Gustin Environmental groups on Thursday sued the United States government to ensure internationally sourced seafood doesn’t threaten whales or dolphins that become entangled or drown due to sometimes lethal fishingContinue Reading
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way. (Image credit: Kim Raff for NPR)Continue Reading
Batteries that use solids as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, these solid-state batteries have been plagued by the formation of metallic cracks called dendrites that cause them to short circuit. The problem has so far prevented such batteriesContinue Reading
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune cells that released healing signals, helping stem cells rebuild damaged intestinal tissue after radiation exposure. Researchers sayContinue Reading
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented challenges. Continue Reading
In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture agency’s protected territories isContinue Reading
Credit: NASA As NASA pushes the boundaries of exploration and innovation for the benefit of humanity, the agency is looking for partners to share mission stories covering Artemis Moon missions, nuclear propulsion, aeronautics, and more. NASA published an Announcement for Proposals on May 21 asking filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, storytellers, poets,Continue Reading
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft undergoes maintenance inside Hangar 4826 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb. 24, 2026. NASA/Carla Thomas After completing a series of initial test flights at high and low altitudes, NASA’s X-59 aircraft is undergoing a scheduled maintenance period inside itsContinue Reading
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Explore This Section Resources Earth Science to Action Strategy Decadal Survey Early Career Opportunities EarthRISE Developers Academy Earth Information Center Enabling Capabilities ESD Community Forum Integrated Modeling Virtual Institute Multisource Integrated Observatory RRNES Awards Senior Reviews for Earth Operating Missions The Earth Observer Other Documents and Resources Earth For ResearchersContinue Reading
Debbie Martinez Deputy Director, Research Services Directorate In January 2023, Debbie Martínez was selected as Deputy Director, Research Services Directorate (RSD) at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Debbie was previously the Associate Project Manager (APM) for both the IASP/Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD)/Quesst and AAVP/Commercial Supersonic Technology (CST) Projects. Previously, sheContinue Reading