The science of snow

New Zealand is a land formed by volcanoes, including some still active. Claire Concannon meets a researcher analysing ash deposits to determine if a future eruption might have dangerous levels of hazardous chemicals. Plus, she learns about a voyage to Vanuatu and the Solomen Isla ...  Show more

Phase two of Predator Free Wellington’s groundbreaking project to rid our capital of rats is well underway. They’ve learned a lot from their work on the Miramar Peninsula, but with this new chapter comes new challenges – not just backyards, but a hospital, and even a zoo! Charlie ...  Show more

Researchers have projected that by the end of the century, days where snow covers the ground will virtually disappear in the ...

Les glaciers se forment à partir de la neige accumulée sur plusieurs siècles, voire millénaires, et suivent un processus complexe qui implique plusieurs étapes. Voici une explication détaillée de la formation des glaciers :

1. Accumulation de la neige < ...

The year-round sea ice in the Arctic is melting and has shrunk by nearly 40 percent over the past four decades. Geoengineering companies such as Real Ice are betting big on refreezing it. That may sound ridiculous, impractical or risky—but proponents say we have to try. The U.K. ...  Show more

Many people have already experienced blizzard-like conditions this year, but for those of you who have yet to see snowfall in your neck of the woods, this lesson's for you! Tune in to learn how to describe the year's first snow. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1579