For a satellite with ice in its name, and measuring ice as its mission, NASA’s ICESat-2 is also getting a lot of attention from scientists who have warmer subjects in mind.
articles
U.S. Just Had Its 4th-Hottest November and Year to Date on Record
November 30 saw a historic conclusion to the 2020 hurricane season
Significant Increase in Depression Seen Among Children During First Lockdown
The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.
Warm Oceans Helped First Human Migration From Asia to North America
The Pacific Ocean’s currents support a diverse ecosystem. Warmer currents during the last ice age may also have supported early human settlements.
Several U.S. Populations and Regions Remain Exposed to High Arsenic Concentrations in Drinking Water
A new national study of public water systems found that arsenic levels were not uniform across the U.S., even after implementation of the latest national regulatory standard.
Colorado Mountains Bouncing Back From ‘Acid Rain’ Impacts
A long-term trend of ecological improvement is appearing in the mountains west of Boulder.