SciFri Radio: Climate

SciFri Radio: New Government Report Tackles Global Warming Effects
Climate change is already affecting U.S. water resources, agriculture, land resources, and biodiversity, according to a new report published this...

SciFri Radio: The Dry Sahara
What made the Sahara Desert go dry -- and is there any water there left to be found?

SciFri Radio: Water Power Cracks Ice Sheet
Researchers working on the Greenland Ice Sheet describe a flow of water exceeding that of Niagara Falls.

SciFri Radio: Hurricanes and Global Warming
In 2005, climate researchers said that there appeared to be a statistical link between global warming and stronger hurricanes. Now, using new...

SciFri Radio: Antarctic Glaciers Moving to the Sea
Glaciers in a remote part of Antarctica appear to be speeding up their slide towards the sea. We'll talk with a researcher trying to figure out why.

SciFri Radio: Tornado Outbreak
Severe weather in the south central U.S. this week spawned a string of tornadoes that killed at least 50 people. We'll talk about the tornado...

SciFri Radio: Hurricanes, Climate and Weather
Researchers from the American Meteorological Society met this week in New Orleans, site of the Hurricane Katrina disaster just years ago. How much...

SciFri Radio: Global Climate Change Update
Scientists say carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere are shooting up faster than anyone predicted. What does that mean for climate change -- and...

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Particles of Science

This Just In

Baseball players beware: Maple baseball bats do not out-perform ash bats at the plate, according to SciFri's baseball bat experts Brian Boltz and Lloyd Smith. Ash bats wear down differently than maple--but neither bat hits the ball farther. Listen

Tweets from Mars

Mars addict? Read the latest mini-updates from the Mars Phoenix Lander through Twitter. Get your fix here.

Talking about Climate

Montclair State University hosted a panel called "The Environment and Sustainability, the Next 100 Years"--watch Ira, Michael Oppenheimer and others sound off on climate change.

Live Maps

Last month, Microsoft rolled out a few upgrades its mapping service Live Maps--including new and improved 3D views and RSS feeds for neighborhoods. It's worth checking out.

SciFri Newsbriefs: Climate

Newsbrief: Can't see the Tundra for the Trees
A study in Canada revealed that the tundra is shrinking in response to global warming.

Newsbrief: US Mortality Likely To Rise As Climate Changes
Increases in extreme hot weather due to global warming may lead to increased mortality. Which cities will be hit hardest?

SciFri Videos: Climate

Video: AAAS Video: Oceans Broadcast
With global warming, over-fishing and pollution, are the oceans doomed? Ira and guests discuss what can be done to turn the tides at the annual...