Thousands of barrels of oil have been tarring Brazil’s beaches since September, and no one knows why. An oil spill scientist is running oil forensics to find out.
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California Launches Nation’s First Earthquake Early Warning System
The country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system could give California residents crucial seconds to duck and cover before a quake.
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Dead Whales, Dinosaurs, a Yeti, and Other Spooky News of the Week
What Earth and space science stories are we recommending this week?
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Industry Leaders Dominate Trump’s Science and Tech Advisory Council
The council’s launch, more than 2 and a half years into the Trump presidency, has an initial membership that is heavy on industry, with just one academic and no representatives from civil society.
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Wildfire Smoke Traps Itself in Valleys
Simulations show how wildfire smoke increases atmospheric stability inside some valleys, creating a feedback loop that prevents its dispersion.
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Modern Planet Protection Rules Recommended and Welcomed
Protocols for the Moon and Mars, human exploration, ocean worlds, and the private sector are all due for a major overhaul.
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Podcast: Plate Tectonics, the Theory That Changed Earth Science
Third Pod from the Sun talks with pioneering geophysicist Xavier Le Pichon about what it was like to be a young scientist challenging deeply held theories.
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Forum Focuses on Climate and the 2020 U.S. Election
Former Trump environment official tries to defend the White House while others call for stronger action in the face of growing urgency.
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Europe’s Mightiest Glaciers Are Melting
Here’s what a century of ice melt looks like on the Alps’ highest peak.
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Scientific Integrity Act Passes House Committee
Legislation would require federal science agencies to adopt and enforce strong scientific integrity policies.