Next Animation Studio
Massive melting event strikes Greenland due to heat wave
A ‘massive melting event’ has affected Greenland’s ice sheet during a heat wave that has brought temperatures more than twice as hot as seasonal averages.
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 15
This week's episode of Science Now highlights the University of Minnesota's mind controlling robot that could potentially help people who are paralyzed or have neurodegenerative diseases, PolarTREC's FishSpy camera capturing life beneath...
AllTime 10s
10 Safest Places When WW3 Starts
Let's face it, the world is a scary place. If World War 3 did happen, you should probably have a plan about where to go to save yourself from nuclear annihilation. Luckily for you, Alltime10s knows just where to look and we've got the...
Science360
A stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices! NSF Science Now 22
In this week's episode, we discover hidden dangers in crib mattresses; we learn about a new stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices; we study the dynamics of deep Earth; and, finally, we explore Antarctic ice sheets...
Next Animation Studio
Global warming: Melting of Greenland and Antarctica is moving the North and South poles
New research suggests that the melting of the ice sheets is shifting the location of the Earth's spin axis, meaning the North and South poles are moving.
"If we lose mass from the Greenland ice sheet, we are essentially putting mass...
Science360
Paleoclimatologists - Climate Modeling
How can the finding of paleoclimatologists help validate climate models?
Bizarre Beasts
The Bizarre Beast with Clear Blood
The crocodile icefish has clear blood, a genetic mutation that should have meant GAME OVER, but it didn't. It just happened in the right place at the right time.
Next Animation Studio
Engineers fix ice station amid risk of ice calving
A small maintenance crew has reopened the UK's Halley research station in the Antarctic, as it awaits a nearby massive calving event.
Guinness World Records
Longest Ski Trip Across Antarctica by a Female
The longest assisted journey across Antarctica on skis by a female is 2,045 km (1270.7 miles) and was achieved by Stéphanie Gicquel (France) who skied from Messner Start to Hercules Inlet between 14 November 2014 and 27 January 2015....
Next Animation Studio
Antarctic: 2021’s massive ozone hole finally closes
A colder than usual winter in the southern hemisphere fed a deep and larger than average hole that persisted for a longer period than usual.
NASA
NASA’s Fermi Links Ghost Particle to Galaxy
Nearly 10 billion years ago, the black hole at the center of a distant galaxy produced a powerful outburst, and light from this blast began arriving at Earth in 2012. Astronomers using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and...
NASA
NASA | OIB Flights South 2014: Science and Diplomacy
Diplomacy requires knowledge of issues that matter to the people with whom you're speaking. Climate change is an issue that concerns everyone on Earth. As the official US representative to Chile, Ambassador Michael Hammer spent some time...
NASA
NASA | ESW12 Career Spotlight: Christy Hansen
Join Operation IceBridge Project Manager Christy Hansen on location near Antarctica as she discusses her career at NASA. Hansen, who began in NASA's space flight program, recently joined the Operation IceBridge team. As Project Manager,...
Mediacorp
The Impending Threat of Rising Sea Levels in Singapore
This video highlights the potential risks of rising sea levels in Singapore due to climate change. It emphasizes the impact on various areas of the city and the urgency for action. The narrator discusses the rate of sea level rise, the...
Next Animation Studio
World’s largest iceberg may soon break up
New satellite images from the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission show Iceberg A-68 lost a 175 square km chunk of ice between satellite passes on April 21 and April 22.
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 22
In this week's episode we discover hidden dangers in crib mattresses. We learn about a new stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices. We study the dynamics of deep Earth and finally we explore Antarctic ice sheets from...
NASA
Ozone 101: What Is the Ozone Hole?
Ozone 101 is the first in a series of explainer videos outlining the fundamentals of popular Earth science topics. Let’s back up to the basics and understand what caused the Ozone Hole, its effects on the planet, and what scientists...
NASA
NASA | Sea Level Rising: Interview with Tom Wagner
Earth’s rising seas are some of most visible signs of our warming planet. Over the last 20 years, NASA satellites, airborne missions and field campaigns show a steady rise in global sea levels as the world’s polar ice sheets melt. As the...
NASA
Two Scientists Have a Frank and Honest Discussion about Antarctica
NASA Glaciologists Kelly Brunt and Alex Gardner discuss the history, challenges, and evolution of mapping the Antarctic continent and what it means for science and society. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Ryan Fitzgibbons...
Science360
Ocean Acidification -- Changing Planet
As higher amounts of carbon dioxide become absorbed by the oceans, some marine organisms are finding it's a struggle to adjust. The Changing Planet series explores the impact that climate change is having on our planet, and is provided...
Science360
Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) – McMurdo
This animation shows Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) at McMurdo Station.
NASA
NASA | Operation IceBridge Antarctica 2011 Mission Preview
In preparation for Operation IceBridge's Antarctica 2011 campaign, flight crews at NASA Dryden worked to outfit the DC-8 aircraft -- NASA's long-haul "workhorse" -- with an array of different instruments designed to measure sea ice, ice...
NASA
2020 Weather Patterns Push Antarctic Ozone Hole to 12th-Largest on Record
A cold and stable Antarctic vortex supported the development of the 12th-largest ozone hole on record in 2020. The hole reached its peak extent on Sept. 20 at 24.8 million square kilometers. Music: "Solar Winds" from Universal Production...
Curated Video
Discovering the World of Penguins
This video provides a captivating overview of penguins, showcasing their unique adaptations and remarkable diversity. From their ability to thrive in harsh environments to their distinctive black and white appearance, penguins are truly...