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Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong describes how the fast-melting Thwaites Glacier of Antarctica, which we’re visiting, is like a cork in a bottle: If it starts to really disintegrate, many more glaciers around it could do the same, with major…
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Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
KILWA, Tanzania — For some fishers in Tanzania’s Kilwa district who were among the first to receive fishing boats under a government-sponsored program, the vessels are proving to be a costly burden. The initiative, launched in November 2023 by the…
Explore This Section Earth Earth Observer Editor’s Corner Feature Articles Meeting Summaries News Science in the News Calendars In Memoriam Announcements More Archives Conference Schedules Style Guide 42 min read The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights Introduction The Clouds…
BANGKOK — 2025 saw global conservation plunged into chaos, with an estimated $500 million in funding from the United States government abruptly slashed after Donald Trump returned to office. The ripples of Trump’s policies were felt across the world, disproportionately…
2025 Arctic Report Card released & Photo Contest winners announced This aerial image, captured at Salmon Creek near Pond Inlet, Nunavut, June 27, 2025, shows a modern camping site set beside the remnants of historical Inuit sod houses at Salmon…
What do a New York Times reporter and photographer pack for a two-month expedition to the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica? Raymond Zhong and Chang W. Lee compare the must-have gear that they’re bringing for the journey.
The clocks aboard our icebreaker will be changed several times en route to Antarctica. It’s one of many things that make the expedition feel otherworldly.
1 min read 2025 Space Station Science Snapshots NASA astronaut Zena Cardman processes bone cell samples inside the Kibo laboratory module’s Life Science Glovebox. NASA 2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station.…