Scavenging amphipods from Kongsfjorden, Svalbard. Credit: Alfred Wegener Institute / Charlotte Havermans First observation of marine invertebratesInvertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.…
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Reforestation in the eastern U.S. has been shown to mitigate regional warming trends, with research highlighting forests’ significant cooling effects on both land and air…
NASA’s forthcoming PREFIRE mission will deploy two CubeSats to study heat loss from Earth’s polar regions, utilizing Mars-tested technology to enhance climate model accuracy. Credit:…
Stanford researchers have revealed that the Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica, holding enough ice to raise global sea levels by over 10 feet, is…
Recent Dartmouth research underscores the significant influence of Arctic permafrost on the formation of northernmost rivers and highlights the risks of substantial carbon release due…
Research on the Quaternary period reveals rapid climate changes, known as Dansgaard-Oeschger events, in the last and penultimate glacial periods through Greenland ice cores and…
New research identifies vanadium as a promising element for carbon capture, thanks to its balanced reactivity and the ability of vanadium peroxide molecules to bind…
Polar bear from the Western Hudson Bay region. Credit: David McGeachy More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a…
Researchers have identified a single-celled microbe that aids coral survival during ocean-warming events, like bleaching. This study reveals the critical role of specific protists in…
Bottom trawling significantly contributes to atmospheric carbon emissions by disturbing ocean sediments, a study finds. This method not only harms marine ecosystems but also releases…
A recent study reveals that Phaeocystis antarctica, an algae native to the Southern Ocean, can thrive without vitamin B12, challenging previous assumptions. This discovery, indicating…
Research using genetic data from Turquet’s octopus suggests that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during the Last Interglacial period due to modest temperature increases.…
A new study indicates that human evolutionary traits, especially cultural adaptation, could hinder solving global environmental problems, such as climate change. It highlights the need…
Scientists have discovered how forest emissions affect cloud formation and climate, emphasizing the need for better climate models and the role of forests in combating…
Pictured in this artist’s concept, NISAR, short for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, marks the first time the U.S. and Indian space agencies have cooperated on…
A study on temperature variations in 12 caves worldwide indicates that climate change could endanger key freshwater reserves and the ecosystems within. The research, highlighting…
Satellite image of Tukpahlearik Creek captured on July 23, 2023, by the Operational Land Imager-2 on Landsat 9, In Alaska, streams are turning orange as…
Global temperature anomaly 2023. What caused the year to be so hot? Here is a breakdown of the primary factors that scientists considered. NASAEstablished in…
Satellite image of Ålfotbreen glacier in Norway, captured on August 23, 2003. Satellite image of Ålfotbreen glacier in Norway, captured on September 4, 2022. Resting…
Research from Radboud University reveals that peatlands, crucial in carbon storage and combating climate change, are highly susceptible to droughts. Increased biodiversity offers little improvement…