Early Warning: GPS Data Could Detect Large Earthquakes Hours Before They Happen
A systematic global analysis of GPS time-series data from nearly 100 large earthquakes suggests the existence of a precursory phase of fault slip that occurs…
A systematic global analysis of GPS time-series data from nearly 100 large earthquakes suggests the existence of a precursory phase of fault slip that occurs…
An international research team led by GEOMAR reconstructs the worldwide colonization history of the most widespread marine plant. Seagrasses evolved from freshwater plants and use…
NASA’s GEDI, a space laser, has provided a groundbreaking, detailed structural view of the world’s rainforests, enabling researchers to further understand these complex ecosystems. Uncovering…
Scientists use a supercomputer to unveil the intricate dynamics of multi-fault earthquake systems. In the early hours of July 4, 2019, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake…
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…
Differences in the amount of sand cover explain the starkly contrasting colors of the Egyptian lake’s west and east banks. An astronaut aboard the International…
Ocean color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems. The ocean’s color has changed significantly over the last 20 years, and the global trend…
A previously unrecognized sedimentary archive in sand dunes has the potential to unlock a repository of fire records, an advancement that could broaden our understanding…
A recent study led by a University College London researcher, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, reveals that climate change could suddenly thrust species beyond…
Earth scientists have identified a pivotal step in the Earth’s later climate development. Roughly 700,000 years ago, a “warm ice age” caused a permanent shift…
New research suggests that more than 20% of the global population could be subjected to severe heat conditions by the year 2100 due to current…
An intense, prolonged heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with potential record-breaking temperatures of up to 48°C (118.4°F). This follows global temperature records and coincides with…
Research from the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network finds that freshwater environments like lakes and reservoirs have higher concentrations of plastic than oceanic garbage patches,…
A unique 24-year study on freshwater fish subjected to warm water pollution reveals alterations in growth and mortality rates, along with size modifications, however, the…
Tectonic changes alter sea levels which can create breeding grounds for life. Researchers have discovered that Earth’s tectonic plate movements cause sea levels to rise…
Leveraging the combined strengths of genetics and geology, a team of researchers from the University of Otago has revealed a previously unidentified zone of coastal…
Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered that Earth’s inner core is not a homogenous mass but a complex tapestry of different fabrics. The…
Cyclone Mocha, a powerful storm, wreaked havoc across the Bay of Bengal in May 2023. The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission provided vital satellite imagery, aiding disaster…