Cloud Forest Trees Depend on Fog
Trees in Costa Rica, as well as a number of plant species, in the tropical cloud forests quench their thirst by directly ingesting fog droplets…
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All Coral Reefs May be Dying by 2100
If current carbon dioxide emission trends continue, nearly every coral reef would be decimated by 2100, according to a new review of major climate models….
Toxic Algal Blooms Could be Boosted by Climate Change
Physical and chemical conditions in the oceans cause populations of algae to wax and wane in cycles. Harmful algae consist of only a few species…
Data Shows 2010 Amazon Megadrought Caused Serious Devastation
A new study indicates that the megadrought that struck the Amazon in 2010 devastated millions of hectares of rainforest, shedding a new light over the…
Fracking Wastewater Injection Wells Linked to Earthquakes
Scientists presented evidence tying the disposal of wastewater from shale gas hydrofracking to an increased occurrence of earthquakes. The scientists presented their findings at the…
“Iron-Rich Blobs” Penetrate Deep Into Earth’s Mantle
In a lab experiment, Yale researchers discovered that molten iron can deeply penetrate single crystals of magnesium iron oxide, resulting in “metal-rich blobs” that penetrate…
Invasive Species King Crabs Could Wipe Out Antarctic Ecosystems
Colder temperatures have kept crabs out of Antarctic seas for 30 million years, but warmer waters from the ocean depths are now intruding onto the…
US EPA Will Try to Monitor Hormone-Like Substances
The US EPA is initiating a new effort to see whether low doses of hormone-mimicking chemicals can harm human health and whether chemical testing should…
An Invasive Grass Species Spreads Wildfires Quicker
New research indicates that an invasive species of grass is making wildfires in the western USA larger, hotter, and more frequent. A variety of grasses…
River Formation Due to Interplay Between Incision and Soil Creep
The precise conditions that cause rivers to form branches have long been a mystery, until now. A new study pinpoints two opposing physical forces that…
Shallow Undersea Methane Hydrate Deposit Found in Arctic
In the Arctic Circle, on the continental slope off Canada in the Beaufort Sea, the shallowest known deposit of methane hydrate has been discovered. The…
Changes in the Andes Cause Flood Risks for South American Cities
At more than 11,000 feet above sea level, very important ecosystems known as páramos exist. These kinds of ecosystems are only found in Central and…
Carbon Locked in Arctic Permafrost Will Contribute to Global Warming
Fresh concerns are being expressed about the carbon locked in the Arctic’s permafrost. New studies presented at the American Geophysical Union quantify the amount of…
5-Mile Wide Buried Asteroid Crater Discovered in Canada
A 5-mile wide and 3,000-foot deep asteroid impact crater has been hidden near Bow City, Alberta, for millions of years. Bow City has been deserted…
Study Strengthens Link Between Human Activities and Climate Change
Comparing 20 of the latest climate models against 33 years of satellite data has led the scientists of a newly published study to believe, with…
Grand Canyon Thought to Be 65 Million Years Older Than Previous Estimates
A new analysis of the mineral grains from the bottom of the Grand Canyon indicates that it was formed about 70 million years ago, during…
A Comprehensive Review on the Ice Melt in Antarctica & Greenland
A new study has come up with the most accurate estimate yet for the melting of the polar ice sheets, possibly ending decades of uncertainty…
Washington State Launches New Plan to Combat Ocean Acidification
The state of Washington, the leading US producer of farmed shellfish, announced that it is launching a 42-step plan to reduce ocean acidification. The initiative…