Geoscientists Unearth New Insights Into Life’s Evolution 800 Million Years Ago
Although the oceans from ancient times have disappeared, the events that occurred in them have been recorded in rocks. By examining these rocks, we can…
Although the oceans from ancient times have disappeared, the events that occurred in them have been recorded in rocks. By examining these rocks, we can…
An Oregon State University scientist is leading new research aimed at uncovering the role of dust in sustaining global ocean ecosystems and controlling atmospheric carbon…
Study suggests extent of future sea level rise could be vastly underestimated. New research has found that the grounding line of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier shifts…
One of Mexico’s most active volcanoes continues to put on a show for satellites and astronauts. Popocatépetl, an active stratovolcano 43 miles southeast of Mexico…
Atmospheric rivers contribute to the acceleration of glacial melting in northern Greenland, as warming conditions caused by these moisture flows result in meltwater pools and…
Research conducted by the UFZ and Aarhus University provides new insights that challenge the prevailing theory on the ecology of shallow lakes. According to the…
New experiments have called into question a popular explanation for the properties that give rise to dry land. Despite being a crucial factor in making…
Two researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have utilized a simple laptop computer and a piece of rock, obtained from a diamond mine’s “waste…
Plant ecologist Richard T. Corlett proposes a strategy to prevent future land plant extinctions, including training more experts, creating an online “metaherbarium,” and establishing “microreserves.”…
New research has revealed that underwater waves, some towering as high as 500 meters, located deep below the ocean surface, play a crucial role in…
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth (ADE) to soils can significantly boost plant growth, according to…
Asian elephant habitats across Asia have decreased by over 64% since 1700, equating to a loss of 3.3 million square kilometers. Researchers found that by…
According to a study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU), advancements in making the world a better place for both people and the environment have…
Greenland’s ice is abundant with life, both above and below its surface. Until recently, science was unaware of the existence of certain microscopic organisms living…
Petroglyphs, hanging gardens, and deep canyons make this remote landscape a notable part of Bears Ears National Monument. Deep, meandering canyons cut through the Colorado…
Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on April 8, 2023, this image shows Los Angeles and part of the hinterland in Southern California. The sprawling…
Ensuring the preservation of forest diversity guarantees their productivity and holds the potential to enhance the accumulation of carbon and nitrogen in the soil. This,…
A study has shown that atmospheric rivers, bands of water vapor intensified by climate change, can be ranked on a new intensity scale, similar to…