Phytoplankton, small photosynthetic organisms found in the ocean, have a vital role in the global carbon cycle and can influence Earth’s climate. A recent study has shed light on how variations in the physiology of phytoplankton, specifically regarding nutrient uptake, can impact the chemical composition of the ocean and even the atmosphere. This suggests that
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The 2015 flooding of the Sagavanirktok River in northern Alaska not only caused immediate impacts such as the closure of the Dalton Highway but also had long-term effects on ground subsidence in the region. Assistant professor Simon Zwieback, along with a team of scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, conducted a study
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, and there is growing consensus among scientists that our planet is likely to pass the 1.5°C warming threshold. In fact, research suggests that global warming may temporarily exceed the 2°C threshold due to unexpected levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. This phenomenon, known as a
Climate change is posing a significant threat to the cultivation of aromatic hops in Europe, which is the key ingredient responsible for giving beer its distinctive bitterness. A recent study published in Nature Communications has shed light on the detrimental effects of rising temperatures and decreased rainfall on hop yields and the essential compounds that
The health of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, is under threat due to previously unknown sources of nitrogen and phosphorous. In a groundbreaking study published in Environmental Science & Technology, scientists have identified submarine groundwater discharge as a significant contributor to nutrient inputs in the reef ecosystem. These
Following the recent announcement of Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, concerns and misinformation have stirred up debate among various nations and international groups. However, a new review titled “The risks of radioactive wastewater release,” published in Science, aims to provide comprehensive scientific insights to
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict earthquakes. This new AI algorithm, trained to detect statistical bumps in real-time seismic data, successfully forecasted 70% of earthquakes one week before they occurred during a seven-month trial in China. The potential of
With humans increasingly settling in areas highly exposed to dangerous flooding, a recent study has issued a warning about the rise in risky urban expansion into these vulnerable regions. Led by a World Bank economist, the research indicates that settlement growth in flood zones has far outpaced growth in safe areas since 1985. This article
Iron atoms in the Earth’s solid inner core, known for their tightly packed structures under intense pressure, have been found to have an unexpected ability: rapid movement. A recent study led by The University of Texas at Austin and collaborators in China revealed that certain groupings of iron atoms in the inner core have the
Savannas and grasslands in drier climates have traditionally been overlooked in their contribution to climate change. However, a recent study published in Nature Climate Change has shed new light on their importance in storing heat-trapping carbon and mitigating climate warming. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from various institutions worldwide, including the University
In a groundbreaking new research study conducted at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Dr. Roy Spencer and Dr. John R. Christy have raised serious questions about the widely accepted notion that carbon dioxide is the primary agent responsible for global warming. Published in the September 2023 issue of Theoretical and Applied Climatology journal, their
The Arctic climate is rapidly changing, and scientists from around the world are racing to uncover the factors contributing to these transformations. In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, an international team of researchers from Sweden, Norway, Japan, and Switzerland has shed light on the crucial role of biological particles in the formation of