Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
Twitter Abuzz with #Shutdown's Effects on Science
Many government agencies involved in science are being affected by the government shutdown. A flurry of tweets went out in the morning noting the suspension of tweeting.
Commercial Airline Plans Antarctic Flights
Air New Zealand is looking to become the first commercial airline to fly people to and from Antarctica, though the flights will only take scientists during the summer research season.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, Dozens Killed
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck the southern part of Pakistan. The region is known to be highly seismically active because of the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Proposed Antarctic Ocean Reserve Downsized
A proposed marine protected area in Antarctica's Ross Sea has been downsized after several nations expressed issues with the original proposal.
Humberto Becomes Season's First Hurricane, Misses Record
Tropical Storm Humberto is now Hurricane Humberto, the first hurricane of the 2013 season. It narrowly missed out beating 2002's Gustav for latest-forming first hurricane on record.
Hurricane Season Jump-Start? Tropical Storm Gabrielle Forms
While the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season has been an active one, with seven named storms after the formation of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, no hurricanes have yet developed.
Hurricane Henriette Features 10-Mile-High Thunderstorms
Hurricane Henriette, moving across the Eastern Pacific, is a Category 2 storm with thunderstorms reaching 10 miles up into the atmosphere, data from a NASA satellite shows.
Near Summer Freeze for Minnesota Town
Temperatures reached a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the Minnesota town of Embarrass this morning, which isn't even a record low for the spot! The frigid temps came after a heat wave in the 90s.
Scottish Island Vanishes from Google Maps
The Scottish island of Jura pulled a geo-disappearing act, with Google Maps accidentally deleting it from their site. Google has said it is working to restore the island to its rightful spot.
NYC Heat Wave Prompts Record Electricity Use
The heat index rose as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
One of Earth's Most Active Volcanoes Named World Heritage Site
Other sites include a coastal desert and stunning mountains.
Expedition Abandons Antarctic Winter Crossing Attempt
Potentially deadly terrain and technical difficulties force team to focus on science.
How Does Billion-Year-Old Water Taste? 'Terrible'
Oldest known water on Earth is "extremely salty."
Post-Sandy, NYC Issues New Hurricane Evacuation Zones
Zones include 600,000 more New Yorkers than previously.
See the Severe Storm Walloping the East
Suomi NPP satellite caught glimpse of strong storm overnight.
American West Is Becoming a Dustier Place
Increase in dust storms isn't just in Western residents' imagination.
Climate Change Turns Up Heat on NYC's Future
Sea level rise and hotter days on the horizon.
