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What is quantum entanglement? The physics of 'spooky action at a distance' explained

By Jesse Emspak, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Quantum entanglement is one seriously long-distance relationship.

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A hunched over, skinny polar bear crawls on an ice floe.

A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data

By Alexandra Jahn published

An expert discusses the many ways that Alaska's arctic sea ice melt is affecting the lives of those who live in the area.

Climate Change
Piles of unexploded metal bombs lay on top of each other in the desert of Iraq

How unexploded bombs cause environmental damage – and why climate change exacerbates the problem

By Christina Greene, Sarah Njeri published

One of the key ways war leads to environmental harm is by leaving behind unexploded weaponry.

Climate Change
A man wearing a white t-shirt and watch finishes assembling the metal arm on a weather device, made of various metal arms

AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world

By Amir Jina, Paul Winters published

The challenge is getting this technology where it's needed.

Climate Change
A forest of burnt trees stand on barren ground on a hillside

Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won't solve America's wildfire problem

By Tony Cheng, Forrest Fleischman, Courtney Schultz published

In other words, more fire is coming, more often.

Climate Change
A new particle accelerator at Michigan State University is set to discover thousands of never-before-seen isotopes.

How do particle colliders work?

By Paul Sutter published

As the name suggests, particle accelerators involve accelerating subatomic particles to incredibly high speeds and smashing them into tiny targets.

Particle Physics
A hunched over, skinny polar bear crawls on an ice floe.

5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you

By Nadir Jeevanjee published

Climate models are complex, just like the world they mirror.

Climate Change
two satellite photos of a lake; on the left, much of the surface is covered in ice. on the right, the ice has frozen to reveal blue water and a previously unseen island

NASA satellites spot brand-new island in Alaska formed by melting glacier (photos)

By Samantha Mathewson published

Satellite images reveal a new island in Alaska's Alsek Lake, formed as retreating glaciers reshape the landscape.

Climate Change
Two images side by side, with the left showing a bustling coastal city next to the water and the right showing the same landscape but with houses and buildings completely destroyed

Official death count of 2023 Hawaii wildfires doesn’t capture true toll, study suggests

By Jessica Rendall published

Beyond the blaze, wildfires can have rippling effects on a community’s health and the land.

Climate Change

Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block

By Li Qiao published

The Trump administration's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" slashes federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel for aircraft.

Climate Change
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