As sea ice vanishes, polar ocean currents are stirring faster - reshaping heat, carbon, and nutrient flow across the Arctic and Antarctic.

A warming climate doesn't just affect dry land — it affects the ocean, too. For many years, Earth's ocean has acted as a heat sink for climate change: A large part of the heat generated by human use ...

Volcanic Origins Created Perfect Isolation The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity.

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As global electricity use grows, the strain on traditional energy sources increases. Renewable options like wind and solar have become popular, yet there's a massive, largely untapped resource beneath ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- If you're out near the Santa Monica Pier, you may notice parts of the ocean looking a little pink. Don't worry, it's all in the name of science. It's a chemical called ...

James H. VanZwieten Jr. receives funding from the US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy. Gabriel Alsenas receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science ...