Astrobiology: Exploring the Search for Life Beyond Earth
Astrobiology, also known as exobiology, is the scientific study of life in the universe. It explores the origins,...
How Breathing Works on the International Space Station
Many of us on Earth dream of temporarily joining the Expedition 1 crew aboard the International Space Station...
NASA Discovers Water in Surprising Places Across the Solar System
As NASA missions venture deeper into our solar system and search for new worlds, they are uncovering water...
Exploring NASA’s Human Landing System: The Key to Artemis Lunar Missions
The Human Landing System (HLS) is a critical component of NASA’s Artemis program, designed to transport astronauts to...
Magnetic Pole Reversals: Why Tahiti Could Soon Host the Northern Lights
Every few years, scientist Larry Newitt of the Geological Survey of Canada embarks on an unusual kind of...
New Study Predicts Dramatic Increase in Coastal High-Tide Floods by Mid-2030s
Image credit: workboat.com By the mid-2030s, every U.S. coast will experience a sharp rise in high-tide floods, as...
How Water Vapor Doubles the Impact of Carbon Dioxide on Climate Change
Water vapor, Earth’s most abundant greenhouse gas, has long been recognized for its role in climate change, though...
Milankovitch Cycles and Glaciation
The episodic nature of the Earth’s glacial and interglacial periods within the present Ice Age (the last couple...
Unprecedented Rainfall and Melting on the Greenland Ice Sheet
On August 14, 2021, rain fell for several hours at the highest point on the Greenland Ice Sheet,...