As the Arctic gets hotter, its landscape releases more greenhouse gases. According to a new study, the warming Arctic soil's bacteria may diversify and emit even more greenhouse gas than scientists have thought.
by Aparna Nathan
figures by Sean Wilson
Last summer, satellite cameras captured a strange image: a shroud of smoke hovering over the Arctic. But beneath these still, swirling clouds, towers of flames punctuated the bleak expanses. In short, the…
by Lorena Lyon
figures by Rebecca Senft
Today, the discussion of climate change generally relates to human impact on the environment since the Industrial Revolution (1760 to mid-1800s). But, how have humans been impacting the planet before then? And how…
by Trevor Haynes
figures by Daniel Utter
“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.” – Louis Pasteur
Today’s world is extremely interconnected. Most of us take this…
Take a big inhale and a deep dive. Imagine staying underwater as long as possible. Now imagine a shark approaching, with gleaming teeth, and swimming away as fast as you can. Imagine trying to do both at the same time.
You are not alone if you find this…