Science & Environment
- World’s Largest Iceberg Stuck Near Key Penguin Habitat22 hours agoA trillion-ton slab of ice broke off Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. Officially catalogued as iceberg A23a, it was stuck at sea for decades. Then it started moving again. Satellite tracking showed it nearing the island of South Georgia in January. And then it stopped. Scientists say such large icebergs are rare. This one, the size of Rhode Island, could stay stuck again until it starts to break apart.
- Magma Cap Discovered Below The Surface At Yellowstone2 days agoScientists discovered a magma cap almost 2.5 miles below the surface at Yellowstone National Park. Here’s what that means for the risk of another supervolcano eruption.
- Toxic Bloom Killing Thousands Of Sea Life Along CA Coast3 days agoA record-breaking toxic algae bloom is unfolding along the California coast, killing thousands of marine animals, from sea lions to whales. Scientists are worried that recent wildfires could be contributing to the algae bloom. Watch to see what’s happening.
- A Different Kind Of Hurricane Wave, From Space3 days agoHurricanes don’t just make waves in the ocean. A new tool on the International Space Station captured images of gravity waves in the atmosphere from Hurricane Helene. Here’s what they looked like, and how waves like this can affect people here on Earth.
- SS United States To Become World’s Largest Artificial ReefMay 8, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTThe SS United States is heading south – first to Mobile, Alabama, then to Okaloosa County, Florida, where she’ll be sunk off the Gulf Coast to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County is home to 500 other artificial reefs, and officials are hoping that the 990-foot ocean liner becomes a tourist attraction for divers as well.
- USC Team Creates Biodegradable ‘Plastic’ From SeashellsMay 8, 2025, 5:20 am EDTPlastic waste makes up 80% of ocean pollution, according to a UNESCO report. Microplastics have not only been found in marine animals, but in humans as well. But a team of scientists with the University of Southern California have created a biocompatible alternative that feels and looks like the real thing, but won’t harm the ocean or marine life. Watch this video to learn how a mineral found in seashells was the key.
- 84% Of Ocean Coral Reefs Affected By Record Bleaching EventMay 7, 2025, 1:40 pm EDTA jaw-dropping new report on the current coral bleaching event that dates back to 2023 has found that the vast majority of reefs worldwide have been affected. The new findings revealed that 84% of all coral reefs have been impacted by the bleaching event. Watch this video to learn more about what this means for the entire underwater ecosystem and the species that rely on these corals.
- From The Mississippi To The Rio Grande: Rivers At RiskMay 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTRivers across the U.S. are in crisis, polluted by chemicals, threatened by drought, and pushed to the brink by extreme weather. From the Mississippi to the Lower Rio Grande, these waterways supply our drinking water, support wildlife, and sustain local economies—yet they're being choked by outdated infrastructure, industrial waste, and neglect. This year’s endangered rivers list is more than a warning; it’s a call to protect the lifelines that millions of Americans depend on every single day.
- How Likely Is A Volcanic Eruption At Yellowstone?May 1, 2025, 6:28 am EDTDeep beneath Yellowstone National Park is an enormous volcanic crater hundreds of thousands of years old. Researchers have found a new way to track changes in the crater by studying electromagnetic fields instead of seismic activity. Watch this video to learn what they discovered about the likelihood of another volcanic eruption there.
- Hawaii Is The Rainbow Capital Of The World, Here’s WhyApr 29, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTHawaii isn’t just paradise, it’s the ultimate rainbow factory! Thanks to its unique weather conditions, the islands boast more rainbows than anywhere else. Watch to discover the science behind these magical arcs and why Hawaii is the true "Rainbow Capital of the World!"