Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to the atmosphere strongly influence the rate at which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, says a new study.
Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop as We Cut Carbon Emissions
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Ice Arch Persists Despite Warm Arctic
This natural gatekeeper, which prevents sea ice from exiting the Arctic Ocean and drifting southward into Baffin Bay, was still intact in late May 2020.
NOAA Leads Community Scientists in Mapping Hottest Parts of 13 U.S. Cities This Summer
During one of the hottest days of the year in each of the 13 cities, volunteers will drive prescribed routes in the morning, afternoon, and evening with custom-engineered heat sensors mounted on their own cars.
New 3D Mapping Technique Improves Landslide Hazard Prediction
Slow-moving landslides, places where the land creeps sluggishly downhill over long periods of time, are relatively stable — until they aren't.
Exploring the Neurological Impact of Air Pollution
Air pollution has become a fact of modern life, with a majority of the global population facing chronic exposure.
NASA Fosters Innovative Ways to Understand Biodiversity
New tool aims to help government and nongovernment agencies make informed decisions as they work to conserve and protect our planet’s most vulnerable species.
