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Astronomy has a bullying and harassment issue: 'Results presented in this report are bleak'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
A "damning" 2020 survey, conducted by the Royal Astronomical Society, reveals systemic bullying across the field of astronomy.
2024 hurricane season should be busy, NOAA says
By Meredith Garofalo published
With La Nina conditions evolving in the Pacific and near-record warm waters in the Atlantic, scientists expect the 2024 hurricane season to be a busy one.
Satellite data reveals Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than we thought
By Stefanie Waldek published
The ICEYE satellite constellation has given researchers a peek beneath the glacier, and it's not looking good.
Satellites capture smoke pouring from hundreds of wildfires across North America (photos)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites have captured the smoke pouring out of hundreds of wildfires blazing across Canada and Mexico since last week.
Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.
Something strange is happening with Earth's magnetic field tail
By Rahul Rao published
Scientists are diving into the mystery of the missing storm in Earth's magnetotail, which refers to our planet's magnetic field tail.
NASA's PREFIRE mission is ready to unlock the mysteries of Earth's poles
By Josh Dinner published
A pair of cubesats will measure far-infrared radiation from Earth's poles to improve climate predictions.
Why we're one step closer to understanding how Earth got its oceans (op-ed)
By Darryl Seligman published
Earth may have gotten some of its water from 'dark comets,' and the forthcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory could uncover key clues about these mysterious cosmic bodies.
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