Unexpected Desolation: Largest Lake in the Middle East Shrivels Into Salt Flat
A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, Lake Urmia has nearly gone dry. After rapidly growing in volume just a…
A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, Lake Urmia has nearly gone dry. After rapidly growing in volume just a…
Rising global population and more frequent extreme weather events are putting our water resources at risk. However, there’s a limited understanding of how different sectors…
Study reveals that 2 billion individuals experienced at least one day of potentially health-impacting wildfire smoke. The world’s first study examining the rise in pollution…
A new study suggests impact-driven mixing of mantle materials could create current mantle composition. Southwest Research Institute’s Dr. Simone Marchi collaborated on a new study…
Dynamic Arctic conditions have caused major die-offs in gray whales since the 1980s. Despite their adaptability, climate change presents new challenges, affecting their prey and…
Around the Globe, Climate Adaptation Lacks Coordination A meta-study shows that individuals and households are leading climate change adaptation efforts with minimal systematic collaboration. The…
Analyzing satellite data spanning the past 20 years, the research team based at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge examined how vegetation has been changing along…
Researchers predict a wetter 21st century for High Mountain Asia, despite current drying trends, due to shifts in aerosol emissions and consistent greenhouse gas effects,…
A significant water reservoir discovered beneath the ocean floor near New Zealand may offer insights into the mechanics of slow slip earthquakes and tectonic activity….
A rise of 1 degree Celsius (C) or more in global temperatures from present levels will put billions at risk of experiencing extreme heat and…
The escalating climate crisis has spurred a surge in commercial tree-planting endeavors to counterbalance excessive carbon emissions. Yet, authors of a peer-reviewed opinion paper recently…
An oblique-angle photo taken from above the Middle East captures the Moon peeking over Earth’s atmospheric limb. An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured…
Researchers have developed a deep learning model, RECAST, that outperforms traditional methods in predicting earthquake aftershocks, especially with larger datasets. This advancement promises improved earthquake…
Utrecht University geologist Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic plate that was once one-quarter the size of the Pacific…
Study finds nearly twice the amount of nitrogen is entering the Reef from groundwater compared to river waters. Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland’s coast…
A new study discovered rapid “collective motion” of iron atoms in Earth’s inner core. This movement may explain the core’s unexpected softness in seismic data…
It’s a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal. “Should we cut down all the oak trees?” asked Tom Sharkey, a University Distinguished…
Big waves have doubled since the 1950s, possibly due to shifting climate. A new study links atmospheric shifts to prolonged spells of extreme winter conditions…