The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.
Author: RAYMOND ZHONG
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Perito Moreno Glacier Is Thinning Faster Than Expected, Study Shows
After holding steady for decades, the beloved Perito Moreno has thinned considerably since 2019, scientists said.
As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds
Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.
The West’s Megadrought Might Not Let Up for Decades, Study Suggests
Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s been so unrelenting.
The West’s Megadrought Might Not Let Up for Decades, Study Suggests
Clues from another dry spell 6,000 years ago are helping scientists understand what’s driving the latest one, and why it’s been so unrelenting.
As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme
Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.
Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.
As Trump Targets Research, Scientists Share Grief and Resolve to Fight
At a conference in Boston, the nation’s scientists commiserated and strategized as funding cuts and federal layoffs throw their world into turmoil.