I had the typical American checklist of expectations as I boarded for Australia: koala bears, kangaroos, surf breaks and cool ...

Sometimes plunging in headfirst and barehanded is just the most efficient way to nab the nuisance lizard, says Mike Kimmel, ...

In recent years, a major ocean current changed its path in two crucial ways. Now parts of the sea are rising, other parts are falling, ocean temperatures are breaking records — and Japan’s iconic ...

On November 16, 2025, the Sentinel-6B satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California.

When we think of snow, we usually think of winter. But did you know that it is always snowing in the ocean? Read more about marine snow.

Research from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution finds the rate of U.S. coastal sea level rise has more than doubled in ...

Salt marshes, those critical habitats that protect coastal towns from flooding, store massive amounts of blue carbon, support ...

The world’s oceans are running a fever—sea surface temperatures have been record-breakingly hot in the past few months. Scientists think a looming El Niño weather pattern may be partially to blame, ...

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong ...