Contrary to conventional wisdom that glaciers just carve landscapes, they can also form low-relief surfaces by sheltering ...

The first person of color and first Earth scientist to serve as director of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science ...

Researchers have found chemicals from personal care products like shampoo, deodorant, and laundry soap in Antarctic snow.

High-latitude variations in density, which appear to be driven by changes in atmospheric pressure, can propagate to ...

A modeling study shows how warm subtropical waters and cold Antarctic waters combine to form an Indo-Pacific water mass that ...

Glacial troughs in Antarctica promote mixing of warm and cold water, affecting global climate. A new study explores whether ...

Quantifying carbon export to the deep ocean is critical for understanding changes in Earth’s climate. Measurements in the ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of our food, clean water, and a stable climate, and cutting-edge science helps us to protect ...

Warmer winter temperatures have altered frost patterns and growing seasons across the United States, forcing botanical ...

Long-term monitoring at a site in the subantarctic region south of Australia combined with ship-based observations reveals ...

The movement of unique landforms called “rock glaciers” give insight into how climate change is impacting permafrost in mountainous regions.

Astronomers are using data from the recently decommissioned star-mapping satellite to help determine masses and more accurate ...