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Arctic sea ice provides critical habitat for polar bears

Younger Sea Ice and Scarcer Polar Bears

The fate of older sea ice in the Arctic may be key to the future of polar bears.

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Dec. 28, 2020

Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are social animals that live in harems. Here two stand in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Zebras Without Borders

A new generation reconnects with greener pastures.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

Snow telemetry (SNOTEL) sites are equipped with meteorological instruments that help scientists gauge the mountain snowpack.

Winter's Water

Researchers pursue elusive forecasts of mountain snow.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

Winter algae blooms in the Arabian Sea

Winter Blooms in the Arabian Sea

A tiny organism and its tenants make an unexpected appearance.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

In wetlands, water saturates the soil to form a shallow, aquatic ecosystem.

Where the Wetlands Are

A new map breaks down conservation borders.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

U.S. Navy officer Jonathan Myers explains to his colleague April Beldo how to use a marine sextant during a demonstration of celestial navigation.

Where on Earth?

Knowing exactly where you are isn't good enough for science.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

Photograph of crew members recovering a buoy that broke loose in the Gulf Stream

Where Oceans Meet Atmosphere

Satellite data help sea-going oceanographers pursue an elusive ocean layer.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

A three-dimensional view, looking to the southeast, shows the fault that ruptured during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.

When the Earth Moved Kashmir

Science and relief efforts come together in the aftermath of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.

Feature Article

Dec. 28, 2020

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