OMG… Greenland’s ice sheets are melting fast

Nasa’s Oceans Melting Greenland study will deploy 200 robot probes to measure the full extent of Arctic climate change

2014 officially the hottest year on record

Nasa and Noaa scientists report 2014 was 0.07F (0.04C) higher than previous records and the 38th consecutive year of above-average temperatures

Silicon Valley: an army of geeks and ‘coders’ shaping our future

My birthplace has been changed forever by the app and network generation

Nearby star factory caught by Hubble Space Telescope for its 24th anniversary

  Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA). Hubble, the observatory, is the first major optical telescope to be placed in space, the ultimate mountaintop. Above the distortion of the atmosphere, far far above rain clouds and light pollution, Hubble has an unobstructed view of the universe. Scientists have used Hubble to observe the most … Read more

Earth continues to experience warmer temperatures: NASA

NASA Finds 2013 Sustained Long-Term Climate Warming Trend.   Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat and plays a major role in controlling changes to Earth’s climate. It occurs naturally and also is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Driven by increasing man-made emissions, the level of carbon dioxide in … Read more

Alain Ducasse’s Michelin-starred dishes on Earth orbit

Alain Ducasse to create astronaut meals Michelin-starred French celebrity chef Alain Ducasse was selected by NASA to prepare a gourmet feast for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Festive menus and 25 meals like lobster and celeriac puree, duck confit with capers and chocolate cake will be served on special occasions aboard the Internation Space … Read more