Articles by

Carolyn Gramling

New computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs, not an asteroid

For decades, scientists have vigorously debated whether an asteroid strike or massive volcanic eruptions ended the reign...

By flying over atmospheric rivers, scientists aim to improve forecasts

The term “atmospheric river” may sound airy and ethereal, but these massive, fast-moving, drenching storms can hit...

Earth’s inner core may be more complex than researchers thought

Earth’s heart may have a secret chamber. The planet’s inner core isn’t just a solid ball of...

How wildfires deplete the Earth’s ozone layer

Towering clouds of smoke sent into the stratosphere by ferocious wildfires can eat away at Earth’s ozone...

Insect bites in plant fossils reveal leaves could fold shut millions of years ago

As early as 252 million years ago, some plants may have curled up their leaves at night...

What to know about Turkey’s recent devastating earthquake

In the early morning of February 6, a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey, near the...

These chemists cracked the code to long-lasting Roman concrete

MIT chemist Admir Masic really hoped his experiment wouldn’t explode. Masic and his colleagues were trying to...

Rare earth mining may be key to our renewable energy future. But at what cost?

In spring 1949, three prospectors armed with Geiger counters set out to hunt for treasure in the...