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The New Dome: How a Reopened Planetarium Is Changing Learning

March 3, 2026

A new chapter is opening for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as its planetarium, renamed after a generous donor, will welcome students and the public again in fall 2026. After almost twenty years of silence, the venue is being upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art projection and sound. The

environment

Whales vs Krill: New Data Aims to Protect Antarctic Giants

February 26, 2026

Scientists and activists have teamed up on a research voyage near the South Orkney Islands to study how huge krill fishing fleets affect feeding whales. The journey follows shocking footage from an Antarctic cruise that showed thousands of fin whales spouting while four massive trawlers dragged nets

environment

Earth’s Climate Future: A Critical Turnaround

February 15, 2026

Scientists have released a new study that suggests the planet is nearing a dangerous threshold where many natural systems could fail. The research highlights that large ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica, frozen ground in northern regions, and the Amazon rainforest are closer to breaking po

science

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

February 10, 2026

Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit

science

Tracking Seals to Unlock Antarctic Ocean Secrets

February 10, 2026

Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice. They first capture the seals on sea‑ice near Thwaites Glacier by carefully approaching from behind and gently darting a sedative into the animal’s

weather

Understanding Wind Chill: A Chilly Tale from Pennsylvania

January 19, 2026

Pennsylvania is bracing for a cold snap, with temperatures dropping to the teens and wind chills nearing zero. This weather phenomenon, known as wind chill, has been a part of weather forecasts since 1973. It's a measure of how cold it feels when wind speed is factored in with the actual air tempera

politics

Greenlanders Hold Their Breath as U. S. Talks Unfold

January 15, 2026

In a cozy wooden home overlooking Nuuk's vast fjord, Liv Aurora Jensen and her family huddled around their TV. Their eyes were glued to the screen, watching a crucial meeting unfold at the White House. The U. S. Vice President and Secretary of State were discussing Greenland's future with Denmark an

weather

Snowy Weekend Ahead: Eight States Prepare for Winter's Wrath

January 11, 2026

Winter has been particularly harsh this year, and it's not done yet. Eight states are now under winter storm warnings and advisories, with heavy snow and ice expected to create hazardous conditions. Alaska is facing the most severe weather, with up to 12 inches of snow in some areas. The city of Se

environment

The Blue Giant's Final Days: A23a's Impending Farewell

January 9, 2026

A massive iceberg, A23a, is showing signs of its final days. This giant ice block, once twice the size of Rhode Island, is now turning blue and cracking apart. It's been drifting in the South Atlantic, near South America, and scientists say it won't last much longer. The iceberg is covered in blue

environment

Antarctica's Giant Iceberg A-23A: A Dying Behemoth

January 8, 2026

In a remote corner of the South Atlantic, a massive iceberg is nearing its end. Iceberg A-23A, once the largest in the world, is now a shadow of its former self. It's turning a striking blue, a sign that it's melting fast. This iceberg has been on a long journey. It broke off from Antarctica's Filc