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November 20, 2024
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Typically, closely related animal species have difficulty coexisting because they are competing for similar resources. Despite eating the same figs, binturong, small-toothed palm, masked palm, and ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from renewable ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Migratory birds are known for their ability to traverse thousands of kilometres to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. Research found that these birds, in this case, Eurasian reed warblers (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) are using only the Earth's ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Up to two thirds of the world's temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from fog without any energy input. The design of the novel type of smart ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers employ machine learning to more accurately model the boundary layer wind field of tropical cyclones. Conventional approaches to storm forecasting involve large numerical simulations run ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers study how Champatis roll and bounce down inclines. The authors released a heap of the seeds down an inclined plane while a camera ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alongside carbon dioxide, methane is a key driver of global warming. To detect and monitor the climate pollutants in the atmosphere precisely, ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A new study has highlighted just how significantly the level of the Mediterranean Sea dropped during the Messinian Salinity Crisis -- a major geological event that transformed the Mediterranean into ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Through the intricate study of lava tubes -- caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down -- an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel ...
Nov. 16, 2024 — The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate -- it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. Researchers show that measures to ...
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Nov. 15, 2024 — Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300. The most ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Researchers are calling for a 'resilience index' to be used as an indicator of policy success instead of the current focus on GDP. They say that GDP ignores the wider implications of ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Planktonic foraminifera are tiny marine organisms, which are essential to the ocean's carbon cycle. A recent study reveals that these populations are shrinking at an alarming rate due to ocean ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Sometimes plants are so similar to each other that the methods developed by 18th century scientist Carl Linnaeus for identifying species are not enough. Completely new species of daisies have been ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global warming ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but some countries require support to meet their climate responsibilities. An 'additional carbon ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study highlights the importance of caribou and muskoxen to the greening Arctic tundra, linking grazing with plant phenology and abundance in the Arctic ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Using data from historic ship measurements and Argo floats, researchers introduced a machine learning technique that improves assessment and analysis of the ocean's declining oxygen ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — A series of rocks hiding around Colorado's Rocky Mountains may hold clues to a frigid period in Earth's past when glaciers several miles thick covered the entire ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Geoscientists employed current-day stratigraphic, depositional and paleontological models, along with modern technological muscle to provide updated insights of the Cambrian period of the Grand ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm 'Boris' led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. An analysis shows that in a world without the current ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — The Planetary Boundaries framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — A new study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages. The research provides fresh insights into the ocean's role in climate during ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, inducing storm surges and widespread impacts on communities in its path. At the same time, NASA's Atmospheric Waves ...
Friday, November 15, 2024
- One or Many? Exploring the Population Groups of the Largest Animal on Earth
- Resilience Index Needed to Keep Us Within Planet's 'safe Operating Space'
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Colorado River Basins Could Face Tipping Point, Drought Study Warns
- Scientists Compile Library for Evaluating Exoplanet Water
- Faster Flowing Glaciers Could Help Predict Nearby Volcanic Activity
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Climate Change Threatens Key Ocean Plankton Groups
- New Species Discovered With Refined DNA Technology
- Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
- Can We Live on Our Planet Without Destroying It?
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Increase Again in 2024
- Possible to Limit Climate Change to 1.5°C, If EU and 17 Other Countries Go Beyond Their Own Targets
- In Greening Arctic, Caribou and Muskoxen Play Key Role
- Novel Machine Learning Techniques Measure Ocean Oxygen Loss More Accurately
Monday, November 11, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Measurements from 'lost' Seaglider Offer New Insights Into Antarctic Ice Melting
- Geologists Rewrite Textbooks With New Insights from the Bottom of the Grand Canyon
- How Much Climate Change Is in the Weather?
- Pioneering Planetary Boundaries Science as Key to Mitigating Rising Planetary Risks
- Deep Ocean Clues to a Million-Year-Old Ice Age Puzzle Revealed in New Study
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Hurricane Helene's Gravity Waves Revealed by NASA's AWE
- Microplastics Impact Cloud Formation, Likely Affecting Weather and Climate
- Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Make Global Warming Worse, Not Better, Say Scientists
- Plastics Pollution Worsen the Impacts of All Planetary Boundaries
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
- New Trigger Proposed for Record-Smashing 2022 Tonga Eruption
- Satellite Imagery May Help Protect Coastal Forests from Climate Change
- Reconstructing Ancient Climate Provides Clues to Climate Change
- Domino Effect in the Amazon Region
- New Research Estimates Carbon Emissions from 22 Million Stream Reaches Across the US
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Remote Control Eddies: Upwelled Nutrients Boost Productivity Around Hawaiian Islands
- Global Ocean Oscillations and Climate Change Affect Weather Patterns in the Serengeti
- Biodiversity Law That Forces Builders to Compensate for Nature Loss Could Be Twice as Effective, Experts Claim
- How Life Began on Earth: Modeling Earth's Ancient Atmosphere
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Laser Measurements to Track Space Debris and Observe Water Masses
- Buried Alive: Carbon Dioxide Release from Magma Deep Beneath Ancient Volcanoes Was a Hidden Driver of Earth's Past Climate
- Study Shows Natural Regrowth of Tropical Forests Has Immense Potential to Address Environmental Concerns
- Combining Large Datasets to Improve Mental Health Research
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Scientist on Personal Mission to Improve Global Water Safety Makes Groundbreaking Discovery
- Dinosaurs Thrived After Ice, Not Fire, Says a New Study of Ancient Volcanism
Monday, October 28, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Asthma and Fine Particulate Matter
- Slowing Ocean Current Could Ease Arctic Warming -- A Little
- The Evolution of Green Energy Technology: Developing Three-Dimensional Smart Energy Devices With Radiant Cooling and Solar Absorption
- Sliver of Cool Surface Water Helps the Ocean Absorb More Carbon
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Wildfires Are Becoming Faster and More Dangerous in Western U.S.
- New Mapping Techniques Empower Bird Conservation in Colombia
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Polar Bears' Exposure to Pathogens Is Increasing as Their Environment Changes
- 'Paleo-Robots' To Help Scientists Understand How Fish Started to Walk on Land
- Geography: Improving Our Understanding of Complex Crises
- A Simpler, More Efficient Device for Harvesting Water from the Air
- Researchers Develop New Coatings to Boost Turbine Engine Efficiency
- Symbiosis in Ancient Corals
- Ethical Framework Aims to Counter Risks of Geoengineering Research
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024
- New Ice Core Data Provides Insight Into Climate 'tipping Points' During the Last Ice Age
- What Happened When a Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth?
- Weather-Changing El Nino Oscillation Is at Least 250 Million Years Old
- Microbes Drove Methane Growth Between 2020 and 2022, Not Fossil Fuels
- Rapidly Increasing Industrial Activities in Arctic
- Plant CO2 Uptake Rises by Nearly One Third in New Global Estimates
- Shaking from April's Sizable New Jersey Earthquake Traveled Strangely Far
Friday, October 18, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Research Improves Hurricane Intensity Forecasting
- New Discovery Reveals How Diatoms Capture Carbon Dioxide So Effectively
- Aquaculture Uses Far More Wild Fish Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds
- Understanding Landslides: A New Model for Predicting Motion
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Out-of-This-World Simulation Key to Collecting Moon Dust
- Echoes from the Past: A Geological Mystery Unravelled on Easter Island
- One in Three Plants Call Islands Home: Many at Risk
- Marine Heatwaves Are Underreported in the Deep Ocean
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle
- New Temperatures in Two Thirds of Key Tropical Forest
- Modern Mass Extinction in an Ecuadorean Cloud Forest Found to Be a Mirage
- Simulated Mission to Mars: Survey of Lichen Species
Friday, October 11, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Lightning Strikes Kick Off a Game of Electron Pinball in Space
- Declines in Plant Resilience Threaten Carbon Storage in the Arctic
- Loss of Lake Ice Has Wide-Ranging Environmental and Societal Consequences
- Hidden Biological Processes Can Affect How the Ocean Stores Carbon
- Catastrophically Warm Predictions Are More Plausible Than We Thought
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Green Education Can Create New Generation of Eco-Leaders
- Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Requires Getting Prices Right
- Climate Report Warns of Escalating Crisis, Urges Immediate Action as UN Summit Nears
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Low Stream Diatom Biodiversity Potentially Decreasing Stream Oxygen Production in Remote Islands
- Antarctic 'greening' At Dramatic Rate
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- A New Era of Solar Observation
- Decades-Long Research Reveals New Understanding of How Climate Change May Impact Caches of Arctic Soil Carbon
- Nanostructures in the Deep Ocean Floor Hint at Life's Origin
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Study Reveals Limits of Using Land Surface Temperature To explain heat Hazards in Miami-Dade County
- Environmental Quality of Life Benefits Women Worldwide
- Iron Nuggets in the Pinnacles Unlock Secrets of Ancient and Future Climates
- Mystery of Uruguay's Amethyst Geodes: New Model to Explain Amethyst Formation
- Closer Look at New Jersey Earthquake Rupture Could Explain Shaking Reports
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
- Study Coordinates Satellite Swarm for 3D Imaging Inside Clouds
- Tongan Volcanic Eruption Triggered by Explosion as Big as 'five Underground Nuclear Bombs'
- A River Is Pushing Up Mount Everest's Peak