Atmosphere

Space Venus’s clouds contain massive reservoirs of water and iron

Old NASA data reveals Venus’s clouds may contain 60% water and iron sulfate, reshaping views of the planet’s chemistry and habitability.

Discoveries Gamma-rays trigger lightning and alter atmospheric chemistry Melanie Livingstone

Space What space dust can teach us about Earth’s climate history Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Earth’s atmosphere is getting thirstier—and that spells trouble Joseph Shavit

Space Giant planet found orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planetary formation Joshua Shavit

Space First direct evidence of how Mars lost its thick atmosphere and water Joshua Shavit

Space The Sun destroys space rocks before they hit the Earth Mac Oliveau

Discoveries NASA researchers discover what happened to Mars’ water Joshua Shavit

Space Awe-inspiring first: Astronomers capture Jupiter’s response to a massive solar wind strike Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Scientists achieve a major breakthrough in artificial photosynthesis Rebecca Shavit

Space The weather on Mars appears to be driven by gravity waves Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Healing the ozone: Global CFC reduction efforts are paying off Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Groundbreaking Discovery Reveals How Early Life Began on Earth Rebecca Shavit

Space Astronomers capture first 3D view of an exoplanet’s atmosphere and climate Joshua Shavit

Discoveries NASA scientists reveal what happened to the water on Mars Joshua Shavit

Space Magnetic tornadoes are stirring up Earth-size clouds of haze on Jupiter Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Surprising new study finds that Earth’s atmosphere can clean itself Joseph Shavit