Understanding the behavior of clouds in our changing climate is crucial for predicting the impact of extreme weather events on society and nature. A recent study conducted by scientists from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Meteorology sheds light on how the clustering of clouds and storms affects extreme
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Recent research conducted by the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has shed light on the relationship between soil temperature and microbial diversity. This study, published in Science Advances, challenges previous assumptions about how soil temperature influences microbial activity and its impact on the global carbon cycle. The
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945 by the United States has left a long-lasting impact on the city and its residents. The devastating event resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and has continued to affect the population through elevated rates of cancer from radiation exposure. Recent research on
One of the few places on Earth where researchers can analyze rocks from the early Earth is the Pilbara Craton in Western Australia. These rocks, dating back around 3.5 billion years, contain traces of the microorganisms that inhabited the planet during that time. A recent study led by the University of Göttingen has provided new
Food security is a critical global issue that is becoming increasingly urgent as the demand for food continues to rise. Scientists predict a 110% increase in global food demand by 2050, highlighting the need for sustainable agricultural practices to meet this growing need. However, factors such as climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and the threat
In a recent study published in the journal AGU Advances, UC Santa Barbara researchers have identified anoxic marine basins as potential locations for large-scale carbon sequestration in the deep ocean. The aim is to reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere by actively storing plant biomass in oxygen-free zones on the seafloor. Lead author Morgan Raven,
Trace metals, such as zinc, play a crucial role in the proper functioning of animals and plants. While animals acquire these nutrients through their diet or environmental exposure, plants obtain them from the soil. Deficiency or excess of trace metals can have detrimental effects. It is estimated that up to 50% of trace metals in
A recent study conducted by Dr. Assaf Hochman and his team from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the complex dynamics of sub-seasonal precipitation anomalies in the Middle East. This research has revealed significant correlations between these anomalies and key climate indices, providing valuable insights into
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is facing a perilous situation that could have far-reaching consequences for the global climate system. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers, including scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), has revealed that a staggering 47% of
A recent study by behavioral researchers at the University of Bonn, the Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE in Frankfurt, and the University of Copenhagen has revealed that an overwhelming majority of the world’s population supports climate action and is prepared to make personal sacrifices to combat climate change. The groundbreaking findings, which have been
Seafloor rocks, akin to mysterious books waiting to be deciphered, harbor untold stories about our planet’s history. Frieder Klein, an associate scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, believes that studying rocks is like reading a book, as they hold valuable information about the geological carbon cycle. Klein and his team recently conducted a groundbreaking
The notion of devastating mass extinctions that decimated Earth’s ecosystems millions of years ago has captivated both the general public and scientific community for decades. In 1982, Jack Sepkoski and David Raup made a breakthrough with their publication that identified the “Big Five” extinction events in the planet’s geological history. Among these, the end-Permian event