Scientists are driven by the love of discovery. They ask questions and then travel to new places or use new tools and techniques to answer those questions. Their research helps us better understand the natural world and our place in it. Scientists are also people with their own unique personalities and interests. Come meet some of the scientists behind the Forces of Change stories and learn more about the exciting discoveries they have made!

Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely Only recently has the full extent of changes in the Arctic come to light as polar residents and scientists have begun to share their knowledge and expertise. Meet some Arctic explorers and learn from their discoveries.

El Niño's Powerful Reach Meet Smithsonian and NASA scientists performing cutting edge research that increases our understanding of El Niño events and our planet's climate system.