Without enough liquid water on the surface, a planet's atmosphere can become choked with carbon dioxide, raising temperatures ...

In late June, we hosted this year's second Ars Live event, a conversation with climate scientist Zeke Hausfather, who holds ...

Volcanic planets with static crusts, called Ignan Earths, can maintain liquid oceans and temperate climates favorable to life.

Air pollution causes cooling by reflecting sunlight or by changing the properties of clouds so they reflect more sunlight.

Earth's largest waterfall, Denmark Strait cataract, is located in Arctic waters between Iceland and Greenland and is roughly ...

DIAS’ Dr Emma Chambers explains her work on mapping geothermal energy and how it can contribute to Ireland’s climate goals.

Researchers measuring the salinity of the Southern Ocean did find unexpected results, but some online reports got the details ...

The cleanup of air pollution in East Asia has accelerated global warming, a new study published today (Monday, 14 July) in ...

Global warming has picked up pace since around 2010, leading to the recent string of record warm years. Why this is happening ...

NASA is focused on the moon as a crucial stepping stone for future deep space exploration. Earth's moon is a 4.5-billion-year ...

Compare Mars and Earth in size, atmosphere, gravity, and potential for life. Discover their differences and shared traits. Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet!