Environment
A Drone Experiment shows how Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Evolving
For the first time, researchers have collected detailed measurements of water vapor high above the surface of the Greenland ice sheet. Their research, aided by…
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Environment
Surprising Amount of Environmental Contaminants in Hedgehogs
Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at Lund University in Sweden found when they…
Environment
Reduced Arctic Sea Ice may impact Worldwide Ocean Circulation
One of the ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean is at risk of disappearing this century because of climate change, according to a new joint…
Environment
A Study Found that Rocky Mountain Snow is Polluted
Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season.…
Chemistry
Carbon Capture Technique produces Clean Fuel from the Air
A unique carbon capture technology developed by researchers at the University of Surrey could offer a more cost-effective way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from…
Psychology
Wildfire Smoke Exposure is related with Worsened Mental Health Issues
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to…
Environment
Human Activity is the Reason why inland Waters are losing Oxygen
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape – they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters ‘breathe’…
Geography
Found to be the Oldest impact Crater in the World, this Rewrites Earth’s Ancient Past
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the origins of life and how…
Environment
For Coral Restoration and Survival Initiatives, Water Quality and Coral Diseases are Crucial
Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a…
Astronomy
Climate Change and Big Eruption Timing are linked by Earth’s Orbital Patterns
An international team of scientists has synchronized key climate records from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to unravel the sequence of events during the last…
Environment
The Disastrous Human Influence on Biodiversity
Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is…
Geography
Early Days of Earth’s Creation
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth’s formation and potentially calls into question some earlier…
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