Americans agree on the need for more COVID relief
While Republicans and Democrats agree on relief for the pandemic, Americans are split on issues around the 2020 election and President Trump's impeachment.
March 2, 2021 • ~8 min
Radar images capture new Antarctic mega-iceberg
Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.
March 1, 2021 • ~5 min
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance has fallen worldwide
In several countries, including the US, the number of people who say they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine is falling short of the number needed for herd immunity.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Brunt Ice Shelf: Big iceberg calves near UK Antarctic base
An ice block approaching the size of London splits from the White Continent, close to Halley station.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~4 min
High school students discover exoplanets during mentoring program
High schoolers discover four exoplanets through the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian mentorship program.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~6 min
Team links screen time and pandemic mental health risks at college
New research identifies factors associated with higher risk for negative mental health effects for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
A68a iceberg: Science mission to investigate frozen giant
Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic.
Dec. 15, 2020 • ~7 min
Climate change: 700-year history of wind recorded in island mud
Lake sediments on remote Marion Island tell the story of the Southern Hemisphere's westerlies.
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~4 min
How do archaeologists know where to dig?
Archaeologists used to dig primarily at sites that were easy to find thanks to obvious visual clues. But technology – and listening to local people – plays a much bigger role now.
Dec. 4, 2020 • ~10 min
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