Environmental Tech
Thawing Permafrost May Reawaken Old Diseases
Thawing permafrost may also thaw ancient bacteria and lead to the reawakening of certain deadly diseases.
Environmental Tech
Environmental Initiative Brings Marine Plastics Pollution Into the Classroom
Environmental initiative Expedition: Plastic Seas brings marine pollution issues into the classroom to inspire a new...
Environmental Tech
Weather Technology To Outpace Storms
Weather technology to outpace storms, gathering satellite and drone data to improve modeling and forecasting for...
Environmental Tech
Tech to the Rescue for Endangered Marine Animals
Technology innovation could help endangered marine animals cope with climate change.
Science
Genetically Modified Apples and the Impact of GMOs
Genetically modified apples are just the tip of the GMO iceberg. Read more about how GMOs...
Science
Gasping for Air in the Ocean’s Oxygen Minimum Zone
The growing oxygen minimum zone poses threats to oceans, but scientists have proposed several solutions. Find...
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Operation #PolarEye: Mission Success
When Operation #PolarEye team members Greg Kravit, Cris Paunescu, Victor Wang and Charlie Welch started the...
Science
Reflect on Why Trees Are Important This Arbor Day
Arbor Day is an opportunity to reflect on why trees are important. Learn the benefit of...
Science
The Importance of National Parks: More Than Scenery
The importance of national parks extends beyond their beauty. The National Parks System contributes to species...
Science
Are There More Superstorms in Our Future?
More superstorms occur every few centuries in a stable climate. However, as our earth's temperatures increase,...
Environmental Tech
Rising Sea Levels Trigger the Redesign of Coastal Communities
Instead of facing a harsh future caused by rising sea levels, coastal areas are exploring new...
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Peak Trash: The Summit of Mount Everest
Each year, hundreds of climbers crowd the slopes, hoping to make it to the summit of...
Environmental Tech
Shrinking the Carbon Footprint: 6 Companies Putting Their Foot Down
6 large companies are using innovative methods to reduce their carbon footprint and save the planet.
Environmental Tech
The Seas They Are A Changin’: Arctic Climate Change and National Security
Nowhere in the world are the effects of global climate change more visible and dramatic than...