World Jan 29 What researchers are learning as they drill into Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' An expedition to Antarctica has brought scientists and researchers to the widest glacier on Earth. The Thwaites Glacier is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because of its potential impact on sea levels if ice continues to melt. Miles O'Brien reports on…
Science Jan 19 On board the voyage to Antarctica to learn why a massive glacier is melting Scientists are worried about the melting of Antarctica's ice sheets and what it could mean for sea levels. There's a two-month-long journey underway to conduct research that will better explain what's happening. But it's a journey that provides no guarantees…
Science Dec 30 Inside Rocket Lab's effort to outpace larger space rivals The private space economy is growing significantly and the year ahead could be a big one. The first private space station is expected to launch next spring, new commercial space flights will be offered and SpaceX is considering a public…
Science Aug 26 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use…
Nation Jul 15 WATCH: Tipping Point - The Mighty Mississippi | A PBS News Special Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the health and future of the waterway — and the communities that depend on it — at risk.
Nation Jun 02 How the Trump administration's plans to slash NASA's budget will impact science Funding for science is very much on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. It's a fraught moment for NASA, particularly for those focused on earth science and not human space travel. Over the weekend, Trump announced he was…
Nation May 23 How NOAA funding cuts could make it harder to predict and prepare for severe weather For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. But along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, it also means the start of hurricane season is nearly here. This particular hurricane season comes at a moment when NOAA…
Science Feb 06 Why engineers are turning to beavers for insights into managing water resources Beavers and the dams they build are not always embraced in the areas where they do their work. But there's a growing recognition that they also are building a kind of natural infrastructure that helps with water management and the…
Science Sep 10 Critical report warns NASA is underfunded and its future is at risk A four-person crew of civilians launched Tuesday morning on a private Space-X rocket for a five-day mission to include the first commercial spacewalk in history. NASA has big plans to send people to the Moon and Mars, but a sweeping…
Nation May 24 How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation's carbon footprint Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But…