Earth

  1. Environment

    Climate coolers

    Reducing methane, soot in the atmosphere could curb climate change.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Environment

    ‘Nonstick’ chemicals may undercut value of vaccinations

    Chemicals used to make fabrics stain resistant and pans stick resistant are showing up everywhere — including in kids. One big downside: New data show they can keep vaccines from working well.

    By Janet Raloff
  3. Earth

    Water, water, not everywhere

    Satellites show a drop in Earth’s groundwater levels.

    By Stephen Ornes
  4. Oceans

    News Detective: Learning to Surf

    By Science News Explores
  5. Tech

    News Detective: Into the depths

    By Mark Schrope
  6. Earth

    Eastern quakes can trigger big shakes

    Scientists study the widespread impacts of tremors east of the Rockies.

    By Sid Perkins
  7. Climate

    Question Sheet: Cold House, Hot House, Green House

    By Science News Explores
  8. Agriculture

    Weed wars

    Farmers fight unwanted plants among crops.

    By Roberta Kwok
  9. Climate

    Dirty clouds change rainfall

    Scientists find a link between air pollution and extremes in rainfall.

    By Stephen Ornes
  10. Animals

    Tiny earthworms’ big impact

    Invasive earthworms change North American landscapes, for better or worse.

    By Cecile LeBlanc
  11. Climate

    Did Columbus contribute to a Little Ice Age?

    Scientist shows a surprising link between the explorer and a dip in temperatures.

    By Stephen Ornes
  12. Environment

    Ozone hits a new low

    Scientists discover a major thinning in the protective atmosphere over Arctic.

    By Stephen Ornes
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