Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Snow Is Scarce in the Upper… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World ofContinue Reading
In a narrow strip of land along the Andes mountain range in central Chile, an Indigenous community has long celebrated the bark of a rare tree for its medicinal properties. Modern science only recently caught up to the tradition, finding the so-called soapbark tree contains potent compounds for boosting theContinue Reading
Republican allies of the oil and gas industry question the objectivity of an independent report from the nation’s top science advisers on the harms of human-caused climate change. By Liza Gross Soon after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a plan to revoke its legal authority to regulate climate pollutantsContinue Reading
As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills – and meet key climateContinue Reading
The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources.Continue Reading
For decades, the Gulf of Panama has relied on strong seasonal winds to trigger upwelling, bringing cool, nutrient-packed water to the surface. But in 2025, this dependable event didn’t happen. Researchers point to unusually weak winds as the likely culprit, reducing ocean productivity and warming coastal waters. The surprise disruptionContinue Reading
Edison is keeping crucial documents of the cause of last year’s deadly Eaton fire secret, a legal strategy it has used to shield what happened in at least seven other fires.Continue Reading
A new study finds that more than 70 percent of these protected zones are exposed to high levels of wastewater pollutants, making corals and other marine life more vulnerable to climate change. By Teresa Tomassoni Marine protected areas are designed to conserve coral reefs and other ocean ecosystems by restrictingContinue Reading
As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for strugglingContinue Reading
With the latest agency restructuring, some fear critical archives are at risk. The agency says it will retain records, but outside experts want concrete plans. By Keerti Gopal Sweeping changes underway at the federal agency tasked with protecting the nation’s forests could result in the loss of more than aContinue Reading
More than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia next week for the first international conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, which are the single biggest driver of climate change.Continue Reading
The Roscosmos Progress 95 cargo spacecraft launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to resupply the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA+ The unpiloted Roscosmos Progress 95 spacecraft is safely in orbit and headed to the International Space Station following its launch at 6:21 p.m. EDT (3:21 a.m. Baikonur time Sunday, AprilContinue Reading
The Progress 93 cargo craft launches on Sept. 11, 2025, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to resupply the crew aboard the International Space Station. NASA+ NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel. Learn howContinue Reading