Earth & Climate News
September 20, 2024
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Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of 'river avulsion,' offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Van Gogh's brushstrokes in 'The Starry Night' create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to ...
Sep. 11, 2024 — Researchers designed an energy-efficient device that produces drinking water from seawater using an evaporation process driven largely by the ...
Sep. 12, 2024 — A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a 200 meter (650 foot) mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth, according to a ...
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Sep. 19, 2024 — Ecologists have long sought clarity on the dietary habits of different animal species. For scientists, it wasn't obvious how herbivores in ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Scientists now understand why some gray horses turn completely white as they age, while others remain an eye-catching 'dappled' gray ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Engineers developed a new kind of reconfigurable masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass. The bricks could be reused many times over in building facades and internal ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa can secure future food supplies by unlocking the potential of their people and farming ...
Sep. 20, 2024 — The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven ...
Sep. 20, 2024 — A research team has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large data sets in the field of metabolomics, the study of small molecules found ...
Sep. 20, 2024 — Researchers have found microplastics less than 300 m in size in coral skeletons. The team developed a new protocol to extract and detect microplastics and applied it to coral samples from the Gulf of ...
Sep. 20, 2024 — The European Green Deal will bring the emission of greenhouse gases in the European Union down, but at the same time causes a more than a twofold increase in emissions outside its ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — A study reveals that current methods of designing and evaluating wildlife corridors may not be adequate to ensure wildlife protection, and suggests that Best Management Practices should include ...
A New Forecasting Model Based on Gene Activity Predicts When Japan's Cherry Buds Awake from Dormancy
Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a model that uses gene activity to predict when Somei Yoshino cherry tree buds awake from dormancy. Their findings could ...
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Sep. 20, 2024 — Researchers used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060. This could be achieved through ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Scientists have discovered the cuisine preferences of two resident killer whale populations, also known as orcas: the Alaska residents and the southern residents, which reside primarily in the Salish ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — An international group of researchers says two decades of research have generated sufficient knowledge about the sources and effects of microplastics to allow world leaders to agree measures to ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — A new study offers the most detailed glimpse yet into how Earth's surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. The data show that Earth has been and can be warmer than today ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Scientists design a process that merges metal extraction, alloying and processing into one single, eco-friendly ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Ice may look safe for a game of pick-up hockey on the lake, but as a new study has found, looks can be deceiving. Warming winters are not only affecting ice thickness and timing -- when a lake ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Lavas from hotspots - -whether erupting in Hawaii, Samoa or Iceland -- likely originate from a worldwide, uniform reservoir in Earth's mantle, according to an evaluation of volcanic ...
Sep. 19, 2024 — Rising temperatures are thought to reduce the number of ice crystals in clouds, leading to the formation of liquid-dominated clouds. However, a new study has found that Arctic warming is causing an ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are 'Snowball Earth' events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — Climate change and a range of other human impacts are putting marine animals at risk of extinction -- even those living in almost pristine marine habitats and diverse coastal regions -- reports a new ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — The sea surface temperature in the Fijian archipelago in the southwestern Pacific is now at its maximum for more than 600 years. This finding is the result of an international research team's ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The ...
Sep. 18, 2024 — Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to new research. Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — As urban centers in mountainous regions grow, more people are driven to build on steeper slopes prone to slow-moving landslides, a new study finds. Slow-moving landslides are frequently excluded from ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — A research team proposes a method to calculate, compare and communicate how different crops affect the loss of agricultural soil, with the aim of raising awareness of this problem and promoting ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly divergent mammals known as Afrotheria and distantly ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Some plants are able to take over uninhabited spaces like sand dunes, volcanic substrates and rockfall areas. The first colonizers have specific traits that allow them to grow in such hostile ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Understanding the relationship between plasticity of muddy soil and earth pressure can be crucial to maintaining tunnel stability and predicting ground behavior during earth pressure balance (EPB) ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to new ...
Sep. 17, 2024 — Pollen not only plays a role in allergies, but also influences the local weather. Especially in spring, when large amounts are released, it contributes to the formation of ice in clouds, which can ...
Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- What's for Dinner? Scientists Unearth Key Clues to Cuisine of Resident Killer Whales
- Scientists Say We Have Enough Evidence to Agree Global Action on Microplastics
- Over Nearly Half a Billion Years, Earth's Global Temperature Has Changed Drastically, Driven by Carbon Dioxide
- Innovating Alloy Production: A Single Step from Ores to Sustainable Metals
- Lake Ice Quality Degrading as Planet Warms -- Skaters, Hockey Players, Ice Truckers on Thin Ice
- New Research Reenvisions Earth's Mantle as a Relatively Uniform Reservoir
- Arctic Warming May Fuel Ice Formation in Clouds
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Explaining Dramatic Planet-Wide Changes After World's Last 'Snowball Earth' Event
- Even Marine Animals in Untouched Habitats Are at Risk from Human Impacts
- Sea Surface Temperature Record in the Southwestern Pacific: Coral Colony from Fiji Reveals Warmest Temperatures in Over 600 Years
- Metal Exposure Can Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Scientists Quantify Energetic Costs of the Migratory Lifestyle in a Free Flying Songbird
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Slow-Moving Landslides a Growing, but Ignored, Threat to Mountain Communities
- Soil Footprint: A Simple Indicator of a Crop's Impact on Soil Erosion
- An Unexpected Result: The Mammalian Inner Ear Is a Striking Example of Convergent Evolution
- How Plant Communities Change When Conquering Uninhabited Ground
- Moving Particle Simulation-Aided Soil Plasticity Analysis for Earth Pressure Balance Shield Tunnelling
- Antarctic Krill Can Lock Away Similar Levels of Carbon as Seagrass and Mangroves
- Pollen Affects Cloud Formation and Precipitation Patterns
- In Step Toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together
- Scientists from 33 European Countries Join Forces to Generate Reference Genomes for the Continent's Rich Biological Diversity
- 'Marine Identity' Can Help Restore the Ocean
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Critical Crops' Alternative Way to Succeed in Heat and Drought
- Using Sunlight to Turn Two Greenhouse Gases Into Valuable Chemicals
- Wildland Firefighters Hit Their STRIDE
- Technology Could Boost Renewable Energy Storage
- Contrail Avoidance Is Less Likely to Damage Climate by Mistake Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
- How Gaps in the Canopy of a Floodplain Influence Microclimate and Soil Biological Activity
- EarthCARE's Lidar Shows Particles in the Atmosphere in Detail
- Arsenic Exposure Linked to Faster Onset of Diabetes in South Texas Population
- New 'grumpy' Fish Species Discovered in the Red Sea
Friday, September 13, 2024
- Urban Heating and Cooling to Play Substantial Role in Future Energy Demand Under Climate Change
- Flowers Use Adjustable 'paint by Numbers' Petal Designs to Attract Pollinators
- CRISPR/Cas9 Modifies Euglena to Create Potential Biofuel Source
- Plant-Derived Secondary Organic Aerosols Can Act as Mediators of Plant-Plant Interactions
- Exceptional Warm Air Intrusions and Omnipresent Aerosol Layers in the Stratosphere
- Global Warming's Economic Blow: Risks Rise More Rapidly for the Rich
- Folded or Cut, This Lithium-Sulfur Battery Keeps Going
- Over Two-Million Acres of Floodplain Development Occurred in U.S. in Last Two Decades, Study Finds
- Dams Built to Prevent Coastal Flooding Can Worsen It
- Residents in San Joaquin Valley Breathe Chemical Pesticides, According to New Study
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Discovery Could Lead to Longer-Lasting EV Batteries, Hasten Energy Transition
- New Discovery About Ice Layer Formation in Ice Sheets Can Improve Sea Level Rise Predictions
- How El Nino and Mega Ocean Warming Caused the Greatest-Ever Mass Extinction
- Microbe Dietary Preferences Influence the Effectiveness of Carbon Sequestration in the Deep Ocean
- The Legacy of Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer: Study Shows Lengthy Impact in Tile Drained Systems
- Breakthrough Study Unveils Key Steps for Turning CO2 Into Valuable Chemicals
- Personal Carbon Footprint of the Rich Is Vastly Underestimated by Rich and Poor Alike, Study Finds
- Ozone Pollution Reduces Tropical Forest Growth
- Doctors and Patients Interested in Environmental Impact of Health Care Decisions, Study Finds
- Zebrafish 'taste' Oxygen: A Breakthrough in Respiratory Biology
- Photosynthesis: A Glimpse Into the Chloroplast Workshop
- Path to Prosperity for Planet and People Shrinking Rapidly, Scientists Warn
- Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture Suggests Even Greater Challenges to the Environment, Global Food Supply and Public Health
- Powered by Renewable Energy, Microbes Turn CO2 Into Protein and Vitamins
- Wildfire Smoke Exposure Boost Risk of Mental Illness in Youth, Study Suggests
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- One of World's Fastest Ocean Currents Is Remarkably Stable, Study Finds
- Path to Prosperity for Planet and People If Earth's Critical Resources Are Better Shared
- New Map Shows Where Landslides Are Most Likely to Occur in U.S.
- Biogeochemists Make Recommendations for Tackling 'hidden' Phosphorus
- Advancing Power Grounding Systems: A Novel Predictive Model for Soil Resistivity
- Carbohydrate Polymers Could Be a Sweet Solution for Water Purification
- Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Effects on Neighborhood Walking in Older Adults
- Microorganisms Can Travel Long Distances in the Troposphere
- How the Oceans' Most Abundant Bacteria Impact Global Nutrient Flows
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Summer Storms Are Stronger and More Frequent Over Urban Areas
- Due to Humans, Salish Sea Waters Are Too Noisy for Resident Orcas to Hunt Successfully
- Molecular Level Changes Translate to Big Efficiency Gains for Organic Solar Cells
- Methane Emissions Are Rising Faster Than Ever
- Developing Bacteria to Produce PET-Like Materials
- Innovative Research Unveils News Path to Ethanol Production from CO2
- Researchers Develop Innovative Method to Simplify Manufacturing Process of Cellular Ceramics
- What's Really 'fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?
Monday, September 9, 2024
- Deserts' Biggest Threat? Flooding
- Grim Statistics on Koala Survival Odds
- Framing Climate Action as Patriotic and Status-Quo Friendly Increases Liberals' And Conservatives' Belief in Climate Change
- Cattle Raised by Maasai Farmers Aren't the Conservation Villains They've Been Made out to Be, Study Finds
- Green Hydrogen: MXenes Shows Talent as Catalyst for Oxygen Evolution
- With AI, Extreme Microbe Reveals How Life's Building Blocks Adapt to High Pressure
- AI Can Slash Indoor Farming Energy Use
- New Research Sinks an Old Theory for the Doldrums, a Low-Wind Equatorial Region That Stranded Sailors for Centuries
- Air Pollution Exposure in Infancy May Limit Economic Mobility in Adulthood
- Global Study Shows That Most Cities Receive More Rainfall Than Surrounding Rural Areas
- Growing Key Biomethane Crop on Peat Emits 3 Times More CO2 Than Using Natural Gas
- Honeybees: Combinations of Pesticides Can Be Dangerous
- Crown-of-Thorns Sea Stars Thrive in Degraded Coral Habitats
- Breakthrough Insights Into Carbon Dioxide Absorption Using Cement-Based Materials
- Sharks Are Abandoning Stressed Coral Reefs in Warming Oceans
- Extreme Weather to Strengthen Rapidly Over Next Two Decades
- How Japanese Eels Escape from Their Predator's Stomach
- Microwaving Waste Cooking Oil Into Useful Chemicals
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Molecular Simulations, Supercomputing Lead to Energy-Saving Biomaterials Breakthrough
- Mathematical Proof: Five Satellites Needed for Precise Navigation
- Just How Dangerous Is Great Salt Lake Dust? New Research Looks for Clues
- 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Reveals That Bacteria Can Anticipate the Seasons
- Engineering Researchers Discover an Effective and Environment-Friendly Disinfectant
- Hijacking the Command Center of the Cell: Nuclear Parasites in Deep-Sea Mussels
- Study Suggests US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe
- Protecting Just 0.7% of World's Land Could Help Save a Third of Most Unique and Endangered Species