Earth/Weather

A year after the Joplin tornado, researchers review lessons learned.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
Methods that might be used to purposely affect the climate and correct for the warming effects of greenhouse gases.
Chris Gorski, Editor
In order to qualify as a true supermoon event, two elements must simultaneously occur.
Inside Science Contributor
Climate-driven changes in ocean salinity over last 50 years could bring floods and droughts.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Ancient ocean chemistry changes may be responsible for remarkable period in the history of life on Earth.
Chris Gorski, Editor
A new review suggests that Himalayan glaciers overall are melting no faster than other world glaciers.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
A new study suggests leaving old nails or cement in soil could reduce lead contamination.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Scientists reveal the secret of how gypsum forms.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
A rare astronomical alignment may have doomed the famous ocean liner.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Increasing acidity in the world’s oceans could pose a greater threat to marine life than warming waters.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Most groundwater contamination problems are not unique to hydraulic fracturing.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Research in Canada shows forests in the west are drying out.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor