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March 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Every summer, the mighty Greenland Ice Sheet melts, adding more to the ocean than ever before. What’s behind this rapid thaw, and what’s at stake for our world? As the climate warms, scientists have observed a sharp increase in extreme melt events that are reshaping landscapes far beyond the Arctic Circle. Understanding the Science Through […]
So we’re watching the news from NSF carefully. The heat on the street is also that HHS is going to be subject to major cut next week. Also, if you haven’t yet, follow us on Bluesky, which is a bit easy for us to keep up in real time. https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekinscience.bsky.social Here’s at least the science […]
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Wait, What?! Alien Planets Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Picture this: You’re floating in space, staring at a beautiful exoplanet orbiting a dim red star. It’s rocky, about the size of Earth, and—if sci-fi movies have taught us anything—it must be teeming with extraterrestrial life, right? Not so fast. Before you start packing for your interstellar […]
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Imagine you wake up one morning, and your house is gone. Not just moved or remodeled—completely vanished. You wander your old neighborhood, but everything is unfamiliar. The streets are wider, the buildings taller, and the trees that once lined your block are nowhere to be found. Eventually, you settle somewhere new, but deep down, you […]
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Science is under attack. Misinformation spreads faster than ever, research funding is increasingly politicized, and access to credible, open science is being restricted. Now more than ever, staying connected to real, evidence-based research is essential—not just for scientists, but for all of us. At This Week in Science, we are committed to making science accessible. […]
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In a move that has sparked widespread concern within the scientific community, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun screening active research projects for specific keywords that may indicate noncompliance with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. According to an internal document reviewed by The Washington Post, NSF staff are combing through thousands […]
Read more →Picture this: a fiery debate at a city council meeting. One side argues that electing a Republican mayor will drastically reduce crime with “tough on crime” policies, while the other insists that Democratic mayors promote equity in policing and justice. It’s a narrative we’ve all heard, plastered across headlines and campaign ads. But does the […]
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A Rippling Martian Lake Under a Warm, Breezy Sky It sounds like something out of science fiction, but NASA’s Curiosity rover just rewrote our understanding of Mars’ ancient climate. Buried within the dusty rocks of Gale Crater are tiny ripples—symmetrical wave ripples, to be precise—that could only have been carved by the gentle oscillations of […]
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Most of the recent decisions from the federal administration have impacted our health-focused colleagues. We’ll be digging in to see what the implications are for more of our STEM-focused brethren over the next few days. Here’s what’s coming up next week. Join the Science Adventure: The stakes for science have never been higher. In today’s […]
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