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Earth & Environment

Investigating our planet's complex systems, from climate change and geology to biodiversity and conservation efforts.

A desolate, sun-baked landscape with dry, cracked earth under a harsh sun, symbolizing the impact of global warming and extreme heat.
Earth & Environment

Global warming fuels record July temperatures and extreme weather

In 2022 alone, extreme heat claimed over 60,000 lives across the WHO European Region .

Dr. Elena Ortiz· Sep 19· 3 min read
The Earth suffering from extreme weather and a broken thermometer graphic showing a temperature exceeding the 1.5C climate target.

Global warming: UN 1.5C climate target now unattainable

Mateo Rojas · Sep 2
A vast, dark subglacial lake teeming with ancient life, hidden miles beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, representing a unique climate observatory.

Subglacial Lakes and Aquifers Now Serve as Climate Observatories

Mateo Rojas · Aug 3
A miniature six-millimeter optical component, smaller than a pencil eraser, deployed on a solar telescope, capturing detailed images of the Sun's magnetic fields.

Six-Millimeter Component for Smallest Window on the Sun Observations

Mateo Rojas · Jun 13
Abstract glowing strands of RNA and DNA precursors self-organizing in a primordial chemical soup on an alien planet.

NASA study finds phosphorus and nitrogen key for life origin

Mateo Rojas · Jun 13
The NASA Curiosity rover driving across the dusty Martian surface towards a formation of pale, wind-sculpted hills known as a yardang unit.

Curiosity Rover drives toward Martian Yardang unit

On Mars, the Curiosity rover is meticulously examining wind-sculpted hills and laminated bedrock.

Mateo Rojas· Jun 11· 3 min
NASA scientist analyzing a glowing meteorite sample, with a backdrop of stars and the cosmos, symbolizing the extraterrestrial origin of Earth's life-essential elements.

NASA scientists discover how Earth gained life's essential elements

Scientists have confirmed hexamethylenetetramine (HMT), a key precursor to complex organic molecules, in three carbon-rich meteorites.

Mateo Rojas· Jun 4· 4 min