Earth & Climate News
July 19, 2024
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July 10, 2024 — A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-infested African river has been documented in a new study. The researchers say the 1km swim is another example of iconic wildlife species ...
July 10, 2024 — New evidence of changes to the Gulf Stream during the last ice age could indicate additional sensitivity to future climatic changes, finds a new ...
July 3, 2024 — Scientists have created an anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This brings the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ...
July 1, 2024 — Two samples from Mars together deliver clear evidence of the origin of Martian organic material. The study presents solid evidence for a prediction made over a decade ago that could be key to ...
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July 19, 2024 — Some species of fish can evolve their egg-laying habits in response to predators in the area in order to survive, according to new ...
July 19, 2024 — A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by ...
July 19, 2024 — Space storms could soon be forecasted with greater accuracy than ever before thanks to a big leap forward in our understanding of exactly when a violent solar eruption may hit Earth. Scientists say ...
July 19, 2024 — Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for ...
July 18, 2024 — Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One way of doing this is through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which ...
July 16, 2024 — New research shows that ozone concentrations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park frequently exceed Environmental Protection Agency health standards, ...
July 16, 2024 — A new study reveals that Storm Ciaran cut an invisible path of mayhem across southern Britain last autumn, destroying any possibility that 20 million people could have a proper cup of tea at ...
July 18, 2024 — Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry ...
July 18, 2024 — The way oil drops break up at the water's surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a ...
July 18, 2024 — As the number of major utility-scale ground solar panel installations grows, concerns about their impacts on natural hydrologic processes also have grown. However, a new study by Penn State ...
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July 18, 2024 — A meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature, even as little as 10 minutes, could benefit those with diagnosed mental ...
July 18, 2024 — The key to cooling 'urban heat islands' may lie in the countryside, according to a new ...
July 18, 2024 — A group of small, freshwater animals (bdelloid rotifers) protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes 'stolen' from bacteria, according to new research. This raises the ...
July 18, 2024 — A new study suggests that the U.S. government's push to increase heavy-duty trucks' energy efficiency could encourage more shipping by truck instead of rail, reducing the policies' ...
July 18, 2024 — Plants and microbes are known to secrete enzymes to transform organic phosphorus into bioavailable inorganic phosphorus. Now, researchers found that iron oxide in soil performs the same ...
July 18, 2024 — By harnessing the power of machine learning, researchers have constructed a framework for analyzing what factors most significantly contribute to a species' genetic ...
July 17, 2024 — Polyphenols are generally toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists thought microorganisms avoided this toxicity by degrading polyphenols using an oxygen-dependent enzyme, and thus that ...
July 17, 2024 — An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon bond certain kinds of 'forever chemical' water pollutants, offering ...
July 17, 2024 — As sea ice disappears and grows less reflective, the Arctic has lost around a quarter of its cooling power since 1980, and the world has lost up to 15%, according to new ...
July 17, 2024 — The most threatened reef fishes are also the most overlooked by scientists and the general public. Scientists measured the level of human interest in 2,408 species of marine reef fish and found that ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered an under the sea phenomenon where coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish larvae have been feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as 'sea ...
July 17, 2024 — When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building ...
July 17, 2024 — The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to researchers. They ...
July 17, 2024 — New research has examined the fossil record going back 66 million years and tracked changes to mammalian ecosystems and species diversity on the North American ...
July 17, 2024 — Australian engineers have unveiled a clever new device -- based on a modified speargun -- as a cheap and efficient way to test seabed soil when designing offshore wind ...
July 17, 2024 — A large study of 35,000 children from eight countries has found a 'robust' link between exposure to green spaces in early childhood and better lung function. The study used data from 10 ...
July 17, 2024 — Strawberries could be fewer and more expensive because of higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to new ...
July 17, 2024 — A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of ...
July 17, 2024 — PrISMa is a new platform that uses advanced simulations and machine learning to streamline carbon capture technologies, by taking into account the perspectives of diverse stakeholders early in the ...
July 17, 2024 — Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Your Therapist Wants You to Go Outside
- Rural Belts Around Cities Can Reduce Urban Summer Temperatures by Up to 0.5°C
- Small Animals Acquire Genes from Bacteria That Can Produce Antibiotics
- Study Shows New Efficiency Standards for Heavy Trucks Could Boost Energy Use
- Minerals Play Newly Discovered Role in Earth's Phosphorus Cycle
- Using AI to Scrutinize, Validate Theories on Animal Evolution
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Although Tiny, Peatland Microorganisms Have a Big Impact on Climate
- Microbes Found to Destroy Certain 'forever Chemicals'
- Sea Ice's Cooling Power Is Waning Faster Than Its Area of Extent
- The Most Endangered Fish Are the Least Studied
- Reef Pest Feasts on 'sea Sawdust'
- Diatom Surprise Could Rewrite the Global Carbon Cycle
- Discovery of a Hybrid Lineage Offers Clues to How Trees Adapt to Climate Change
- Research Tracks 66 Million Years of Mammalian Diversity
- Aussie Innovation Spearheads Cheaper Seafloor Test for Offshore Wind Farms
- Children Living in Greener Neighborhoods Show Better Lung Function
- Researchers Predict Fewer, Pricier Strawberries as Temperatures Warm
- Smart Soil Can Water and Feed Itself
- Bridging the 'Valley of Death' In Carbon Capture
- Forests Endure as Carbon Sink Despite Regional Pressures
- Logged Forests Can Still Have Ecological Value -- If Not Pushed Too Far
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Could Intensive Farming Raise Risk of New Pandemics?
- Nature-Based Solutions to Disaster Risk from Climate Change Are Cost Effective
- Scientists Use Machine Learning to Predict Diversity of Tree Species in Forests
- Microplastic Pollution Increases Sea Foam Height and Stability
- Additional Taxes Vs. Water Quotas: Study Compares the Most Effective System to Manage Water Consumption in Agriculture
- Capturing Carbon With Energy-Efficient Sodium Carbonate-Nanocarbon Hybrid Material
- Local Dragonflies Expose Mercury Pollution Patterns
Monday, July 15, 2024
- Scientists Discover Missing Piece in Climate Models
- Producing Hydrogen and Fertilizer at the Same Time
- Loss of Oxygen in Lakes and Oceans a Major Threat to Ecosystems, Society, and Planet
- Wildfire Smoke Has a Silver Lining: It Can Help Protect Vulnerable Tree Seedlings
- Scientists Create Computer Program That 'paints' The Structure of Molecules in the Style of Piet Mondrian
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Study Examines Urban Forests Across the United States
- Scientists Find New Way Global Air Churn Makes Particles
- 2023 Rolling Hills Estates Landslide Likely Began the Winter Before
- Complex Impact of Large Wildfires on Ozone Layer Dynamics
- High and Low Tide Cause Low and High Methane Fluxes
- Unprecedented Warming Threatens Earth's Lakes and Their Ecosystems
- How Plant Cold Specialists Can Adapt to the Environment
- Living Near Oil and Gas Activity Linked to Poor Mental Health During Preconception
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Forest Carbon Storage Has Declined Across Much of the Western U.S., Likely Due to Drought and Fire
- A Stealth Fungus Has Decimated North American Bats but Scientists May Be a Step Closer to Treating White-Nose Syndrome
- Hatcheries Can Boost Wild Salmon Numbers but Reduce Diversity, Studies Find
- Introducing Co-Cultures: When Co-Habiting Animal Species Share Culture
- Nanoplastics and 'forever Chemicals' Disrupt Molecular Structures, Functionality
- Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel
- Scientists Call for 'major Initiative' To Study Whether Geoengineering Should Be Used on Glaciers
- Hydrogen Flight Looks Ready for Take-Off With New Advances
- Mapping the World's Fungi from Air Samples
- Air Pollution Harms Pollinators More Than Pests, Study Finds
- Researchers Explore the Role of Children in Community Participatory Planning Process
- Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
- Global Database Reveals Large Gaps in Our Knowledge of Four-Footed Animals
- New Solutions to Keep Drinking Water Safe as Pesticide Use Skyrockets Worldwide
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- New Study Provides Enhanced Understanding of Tropical Atmospheric Waves
- Planted Mangroves' Ability to Store Carbon
- Mozambican Woodlands Could Store More Than Double the Carbon Previously Estimated
- Not So Simple: Mosses and Ferns Offer New Hope for Crop Protection
- Wolves' Return Has Had Only Small Impact on Deer Populations in NE Washington
- Enhancing Live Football Broadcasts by Eliminating Camera Operator Distractions With AI
- The Detection of a Massive Harmful Algal Bloom in the Arctic Prompts Real-Time Advisories to Western Alaskan Communities
- New Period Product Offers Progress in Women's Health
- Researchers Show Promising Material for Solar Energy Gets Its Curious Boost from Entropy
- Cutting Farm Nitrous Oxide Emissions Helps Climate and Ozone Layer
- Whale Remains Tracked to Highlight Sustainable Disposal Benefits
- Archaeologists Report Earliest Evidence for Plant Farming in East Africa
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Study Examines Tree Adaptability to Climate Change
- Researchers Examine Economic Effects on Technological Advancements of Blue Hydrogen Production
- Building Materials for Water-Rich Planets in the Early Solar System
- First Local Extinction in the US Due to Sea Level Rise, Study Suggests
- Pinpointing Coal Plants to Convert to Nuclear Energy, Considering Both Practicality and Community Support
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones
- How a Plant App Helps Identify the Consequences of Climate Change
- Mining Rare Earth Metals from Electronic Waste
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Engine Wear Risk as Planes Swallow More Dust Waiting to Land
- Researcher Finds Lithium Ion Batteries a Growing Source of Pollution
- Study Reveals Environmental Impact of Artificial Sweeteners
- Restored Oyster Sanctuaries Host More Marine Life
- Coral Reefs: Battlegrounds for Survival in a Changing Climate
- New Extremely Fast Carbon Storage Technology
- Companies That Mitigate Climate Change Reduce Their Cost of Capital
- Weaker Ocean Circulation Could Enhance Carbon Dioxide Buildup in the Atmosphere, Study Finds
- Exploring the Radiative Effects of Precipitation on Arctic Amplification and Energy Budget
Friday, July 5, 2024
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Retreating Glaciers: Fungi Enhance Carbon Storage in Young Arctic Soils
- Climate Change Drives Tree Species Towards Colder, Wetter Regions
- Early-Onset El Niño Means Warmer Winters in East Asia, and Vice Versa
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- Nuclear Spectroscopy Breakthrough Could Rewrite the Fundamental Constants of Nature
- Study Explores What Motivates People to Watch Footage of Disasters and Extreme Weather
- Exploring the Chemical Space of the Exposome: How Far Have We Gone?
- Crucial Gaps in Climate Risk Assessment Methods
- True Scale of Carbon Impact from Long-Distance Travel Revealed
- Spotted Apex Predator Being Pressured by Spotted Pack Hunters -- And It's Our Fault
- Near Chromosome-Level Genome of the Mojave Poppy Bee
- Moving Beyond the 80-Year-Old Solar Cell Equation