Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, ...

Plankton play a critical role in other ways that affect the ecological functioning of aquatic environments. Specifically, plankton affect the cycles of matter and the bio-geochemistry of their ...

Scientific voyage to Antarctica reveals alarming consequences of summer sea ice loss on ecosystems and wildlife.

Irina Marinov, associate professor at the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, leads a research community focused on understanding global climate impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities to ...

Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species was first published in 1859, introducing much of the world to evolutionary theory.

Ocean health is moving into a danger zone, with rampant human-caused carbon dioxide emissions having already pushed ocean ...

Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.

Scientists have known for decades that soaring atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions are causing changes in ocean chemistry, ...

Asia is the continent with the largest land mass extending to the Arctic Ocean, and is warming nearly twice as fast as the ...

New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to ...

Scientists have warned that the planet crossed the global boundary for ocean acidification around the year 2020, according to a new study.

Discover why Antarctica no longer has lush forests with giant ferns and how ancient fires fueled intense volcanic activity.