Earth & Climate News
January 29, 2025
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Jan. 27, 2025 — Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, and shown in the Bayeux Tapestry. By reinterpreting previous excavations and conducting new surveys, the ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Marine scientists highlights the complex interplay between heat stress, disease onset and coral mortality. They found that 66 percent of the colonies were bleached by February 2024 and 80 per cent by ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Scientists have mapped the amount of water stored beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades and found an aquifer many times larger than previously estimated -- at least 81 cubic kilometers. The finding has implications for ...
Jan. 10, 2025 — A whitish, grey patch that sometimes appears in the night sky alongside the northern lights has now been ...
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Jan. 28, 2025 — Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Research with smallholder farmers in Kenya shows that tree-planting schemes must account for complex local issues and ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of researchers examined the foraging behavior of barnacle geese in Northern Karelia, Finland. In this region, geese feeding on agricultural ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Smaller calving events, not large icebergs, drive Antarctic ice sheet ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Studies determine how prey density affects African wild dogs and ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — The study helps explain why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedented ocean ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Researchers have created an epigenetic tool which has implications for medicine, sports, and ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — While floating solar -- the emerging practice of putting solar panels on bodies of water -- is promising in its efficiency and its potential to spare agricultural and conservation lands, a new ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — develop a model that can help municipalities choose optimal locations as they expand their cycling lane networks in response to growing ...
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Jan. 27, 2025 — New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — The world's botanic gardens must pull together to protect global plant biodiversity in the face of the extinction crisis, amid restrictions on wild-collecting, say ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Biologists have identified important components and mechanisms of the molecular machinery that transmits information about a pathogen encounter within the plant ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Dating key tectonic events in Japan's geological history has long been often challenging due to poor microfossil preservation from intense heat due to metamorphism. Researchers tackled this by ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Ice nucleating particles as a kind of aerosols have a significant impact on the Arctic climate by promoting the formation of ice clouds at a temperature above -- 38 degrees Celsius. Wildfires in ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Lithium-air batteries have the potential to outstrip conventional lithium-ion batteries by storing significantly more energy at the same weight. However, their high-performance values have thus far ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Effective management of phosphorus is needed to curb the rise of harmful algal blooms. Few studies have explored how algal biomass, especially blue-green algae, can be used to create materials that ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Climate change will likely result in a significant rise in deaths from heat across Europe, substantially surpassing any decrease in cold-related deaths, according to a new modelling study. This trend ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at 400 m water depth, acts as a sanctuary for a number of marine ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Biologists conduct the first comprehensive population study of all three Asian horseshoe crab species, mapping their population distribution, evolutionary histories and vulnerabilities to climate ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — An interdisciplinary team of researchers has projected that if the rate of global CO2 emissions continues to increase and reaches a high emission scenario, sea levels would as a result very likely ...
Jan. 26, 2025 — Using syrup and baking soda, research has demonstrated the formation mechanism of rootless cones, small volcanic landforms commonly found on Earth and Mars. The study clarified, through an ...
Jan. 26, 2025 — Japan Sea element plants are generally thought to have evolved from closely related species on the Pacific side. Camellia japonica and Camellia rusticana were also believed to follow this pattern. ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have identified an unknown family of microbes uniquely adapted to the waterlogged, low-oxygen conditions of tropical peatlands in Peru's northwestern Amazonian rainforest. The new ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — A research team has made significant discoveries regarding the complex reaction mechanisms of carbon dioxide (CO2) in supercritical water. These findings are crucial for understanding the molecular ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — The novel iron-based catalyst exhibits superior performance for ammonia (NH3) synthesis compared to a well-established, century-old counterpart. By designing this new catalyst with an inverse ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...
Monday, January 27, 2025
- How Tiny Algae Shaped the Evolution of Giant Clams
- Botanic Gardens Must Team Up to Save Wild Plants from Extinction
- How Animal Poop Helps Ecosystems Adapt to Climate Change
- New Insights Into the Immune Response of Plants
- Unveiling Japan's Geological History Through Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide Deposits
- Unraveling the Connection Between Canadian Wildfires and Arctic Ice Clouds
- Progress Toward a New Generation of Rechargeable Batteries
- Researchers Discover New Way to Store Hydrogen Using Lignin Jet Fuel
- New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms
- Climate Study: Rise in Heat Deaths Will Substantially Outweigh Fewer Cold Deaths
- Underwater Mud Volcanos Are a Haven for Marine Organisms
- Preserving Asian Horseshoe Crab Populations Through Targeted Conservation Strategies
- Global Sea Level Very Likely to Rise Between 0.5 and 1.9 Meters by 2100 Under High-Emissions Scenario
Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Approaching the Red Planet from the Kitchen
- How Camellias Evolved With the Formation of the Japanese Archipelago?
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Scientists Discover Unique Microbes in Amazonian Peatlands That Could Influence Climate Change
- Study Points to South America -- Not Mexico -- As Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen
- Researcher Unveiling the Uncharted Reaction Pathways of Carbon Dioxide in Supercritical Water
- Revolutionizing Ammonia Synthesis: New Iron-Based Catalyst Surpasses Century-Old Benchmark
- How Human Activity Has Shaped Brazil Nut Forests' Past and Future
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Scientists Predict What Will Be Top of the Crops in UK by 2080 Due to Climate Change
- Finding Better Photovoltaic Materials Faster With AI
- Coastal Waters: An Underestimated Source of Methane
- 'Buzz Me In:' Bees Wearing Itty Bitty QR Codes Reveal Hive Secrets
- London Cabbies' Planning Strategies Could Help Inform Future of AI
- Bacteria Found to Eat Forever Chemicals -- And Even Some of Their Toxic Byproducts
- New Twist in Mystery of Dinosaurs' Origin
- Solving the Evolutionary Puzzle of Polyploidy: How Genome Duplication Shapes Adaptation
- Claims for the World's Deepest Earthquake Challenged by New Analysis
- Stronger Stress Response in Monkeys Helps Them Survive
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Biodegradable Nylon Precursor Produced Through Artificial Photosynthesis
- From Soot Particle Filters to Renewable Fuels
- Grass Surfaces Drastically Reduce Drone Noise Making the Way for Soundless City Skies
- Researchers Unlock New Insights Into Tin-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
- New AI Technology Helps Scientists Detect Which Pollutants in England's Lakes Are Most Harmful to Life, and Identify Species Which Are at Highest Risk
- Overlooking a Low-Hanging Fruit in Climate Mitigation: Biochar Is Much Better Than Its Reputation
- Subterranean 'islands': Strongholds in a Potentially Less Turbulent World
- Research Shows PTSD, Anxiety May Affect Reproductive Health of Women Firefighters
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Here's What's Causing the Great Salt Lake to Shrink
- Extreme Climate Pushed Thousands of Lakes in West Greenland 'across a Tipping Point,' Study Finds
- Clean Hydrogen in Minutes: Microwaves Deliver Clean Energy Faster
- New Evidence Suggests Megaflood Refilled the Mediterranean Sea Five Million Years Ago
- We Can Make Fertilizer More Efficiently Under the Surface of the Earth
- The Importance of Eco-Friendly Sensors in Global Food Supply
- New Water Purification Technology Helps Turn Seawater Into Drinking Water Without Tons of Chemicals
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Technology for Oxidizing Atmospheric Methane Won't Help the Climate
- Research on Past Hurricanes Aims to Reduce Future Risk
- Researcher Studies the Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
- Bacteria in Polymers Form Cables That Grow Into Living Gels
- Direct Measurements Can Reduce Uncertainty in Soil Carbon Credit Markets
- Researchers (Plus Dogs) Discover New Truffle Species
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Microbial Cell Factories May Help Get to the Root of Understudied Plant Molecules
- The Megadroughts Are Upon Us
- Quantum Engineers 'squeeze' Laser Frequency Combs to Make More Sensitive Gas Sensors
- How Climate Change May Alter Hydrology of Grassland Ecosystems
- The Ins and Outs of Quinone Carbon Capture
- Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide Third Source of Nitrogen for Corn Production
- Volcanic Eruption Caused Neolithic People to Sacrifice Unique 'sun Stones'
- Asteroid Impact Sulfur Release Less Lethal in Dinosaur Extinction
- Thawing Permafrost Threatens Up to Three Million People in Arctic Regions
- Speleothem and Ice Cores: Natural Climate Archives Offer New Insights Into the Climate History of Central Europe
- Robots Should Be Repurposed Rather Than Recycled to Combat Rising Scale of E-Waste, Scientists Warn
- How Satellite Imagery Can Help Monitor Dangerous Lakes Formed by Glacier Surges Near High-Mountain Communities
- Pioneering Research Exposes Huge Loss of Glaciers in One of the Fastest-Warming Places on Earth
- Biochar Reduces the Risks of DDT-Contaminated Soil
- Cavity-Nesting Birds Decorate With Snake Skin to Deter Predators
- Mussel Bed Surveyed Before World War II Still Thriving
- Early Humans Adapted to Harsh Conditions More Than a Million Years Ago
- Dung Data: Manure Can Help to Improve Global Maps of Herbivore Distribution
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Clouds Have a Surprising Effect on Surface Warming
- Pesticide Impacts on Bees More Complex Than Expected
- New Research Helps Eliminate Dead Zones in Desalination Technology and Beyond
- This Fast and Agile Robotic Insect Could Someday Aid in Mechanical Pollination
- Protein Protects Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
- Diversified Cropping Systems Boost Nitrogen Supply but Not Soil Carbon
- Protein Shapes Can Help Untangle Life's Ancient History
- Nord Stream Methane Spread Across the Southern Baltic Sea
- Detecting Hidden Genetic Relationships in Animal Populations
- Critical Ocean Current Has Not Declined in the Last 60 Years
- Calls to Curb Invasive Species Spread Via Untreated Water Transfer
- Small-Scale Fisheries Essential to Global Nutrition, Livelihoods
- Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionize Fertilizer Use in Farming?
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Beach Guardians: How Hidden Microbes Protect Coastal Waters in a Changing Climate
- Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy Goals
- Hiroshima Flooding: A Case Study of Well Usage and Adaptive Governance
- Ecologist Highlights Critical Gaps in Global Wildlife Trade Monitoring
- Great Barrier Reef Fish Evidence Suggests Shifts in Major Global Biodiversity Patterns
- Direct Discharge Electrical Pulses for Carbon Fiber Recycling
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
- Residents of Unburned Homes Reported Health Symptoms Months After Marshall Fire
- Study on Hemp May Lead to More Sustainable Farming Methods
- Bioinspired Weather-Responsive Adaptive Shading
- Green Hydrogen: Big Gaps Between Ambition and Implementation
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Wind Turbines Impair the Access of Bats to Water Bodies in Agricultural Landscapes
- To Mitigate Impact of Wildfires on Communities' Water, Report Fills Gaps in Guidance to Public Drinking Water System Staff
- Researchers Unveil 'surprising' Breakthrough in Carbon Nanotube Recycling, Paving Way for Sustainable Materials
- Sodium-Ion Batteries Need Breakthroughs to Compete
- Inorganic and Biocatalysts Work Together to Reduce CO2
- How Households Can Cut Energy Costs