Topic: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Will we ever understand 2012 drought? Study blames 'random weather' (+video)

The drought of 2012 was more about unusual weather patterns than global warming, says a study. But its authors acknowledge the record-smashing event likely will be a puzzle for years to come.

Are human-caused and natural global warming different? Study says yes.

How reliable are drought predictions? Study finds flaw in popular tool.

Mayan collapse mystery solved? Deforestation exacerbated a drought

Weather? Climate change? Why the drought is persisting and growing.

Gigantic 'Grand Canyon' buried beneath Antarctic ice (+video)

What is subtropical plankton doing in Arctic waters?

Ocean acidification worst in 300 million years, study finds (+video)

Russian scientists bore into massive ancient lake, prompt contamination concerns

How fracking might have led to an Ohio earthquake

Top priority in US earthquake study: nuclear power plant near New York City

What unleashed Japan's massive 8.9 earthquake?

Where polar bears might go if climate change doesn't slow

Glaciers, known for erosion, can help mountains grow

Six lessons from the BP oil spill

Antarctic glacier melt explained

Scientists on hunt for climate-change clues explore rare tropical glacier

Mysterious mountains found hidden beneath Antarctic ice

As Obama scolds BP, debate brews over how much oil is leaking

At deepest hydrothermal vent yet found, an 'awe-inspiring' view

What's with these snowstorms? Natural patterns, plus randomness.

Climategate, global warming, and the tree rings divergence problem

Copenhagen climate change talks stall as CO2 emissions rise

The secret life of ancient trees

Is global warming melting the ice on Mt. Kilimanjaro?