Science Feb 12 Despite setback, researchers uncover new findings at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what's…
Science Feb 04 Researchers face serious obstacles to measuring Antarctica's fastest-melting glacier If you’ve been following Miles O’Brien’s reports from Antarctica, you know he’s with an international group of researchers trying to measure what’s happening to the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier. Their work has been trying to capture information in ways that…
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…