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The recent hailstorm that hit Gerona, north-eastern Spain on 30 August 2022 was no ordinary event. Individual hailstones as large as 12cm were documented, causing widespread damage to buildings, cars, and agricultural areas. The severity of this hailstorm resulted in 67 injuries and tragically, one fatality. A group of researchers led by Professor Maria Luisa
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Ice streams in Antarctica play a crucial role in the movement of glaciers and ice shelves. These conveyor belts of ice transport massive amounts of ice and sediment debris toward the ocean. In particular, the Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, experiences significant movement triggered by the Whillans Ice Stream. The Ross
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Pollution in rivers and freshwater lakes is a significant global issue with detrimental impacts on the environment and human health. Recent advancements in water quality analysis have made it possible to identify the sources of pollutants more accurately. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada, have developed a comprehensive approach that can
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Lower-income communities have historically lagged behind their wealthier counterparts in the adoption of solar power, despite the availability of tax incentives and other financial benefits. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University, published in Nature Energy, sheds light on a promising solution to this issue. The study highlights the untapped potential of
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Yale researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking journey beneath the majestic Himalayan mountains to uncover the hidden secrets of Earth’s core and mantle. Through a recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature Geoscience, graduate student Jonathan Wolf and seismologist Maureen Long have utilized seismic waves to gain insight into the structure located just above
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The impact of warming temperatures and reduced snowpack on northern forests is more severe than previously thought, according to a recent study led by ecologist Andrew Richardson. This study sheds light on the potential risks and long-term damage that ecosystems in boreal forests could face due to climate change. One of the key findings of
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The concept of marine cloud brightening (MCB) as a method to offset the effects of global warming by artificially shading Earth’s surface is gaining attention in the scientific community. This innovative approach involves injecting salt spray into shallow marine clouds to brighten them, thereby increasing their reflectivity and reducing heat absorption by the underlying water.
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The impact of climate change on soil carbon is a topic of increasing concern among scientists. Recent research conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and collaborators has shed light on the vulnerability of soil organic carbon to microbial decomposition under warmer temperatures associated with climate change. While soil has the potential to sequester large
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