In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed a vast, hidden landscape beneath the Antarctic ice that has remained untouched for potentially more than 34 million years. This frozen, ancient world, larger than Belgium, was carved by ancient rivers and has been preserved under the icy surface. While this discovery offers a glimpse into the Earth’s
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A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the impact of fires on the boreal forests of North America. The research, conducted by scientists from Northern Arizona University as part of NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE), challenges previous assumptions about the long-term effects of forest fires on the region. By analyzing satellite imagery spanning
Sable Island, located 200 kilometers off the coast of Nova Scotia, is renowned for its mythical wild horses, scenic dunes, and abundant wildlife. Over the centuries, the island has been an oasis for rare seabirds, plants, and insects, persisting despite its vulnerable location in the path of powerful storms. However, recent research has shed light
Atlantic hurricanes are becoming increasingly prone to rapid intensification, with weak Category 1 hurricanes now more than twice as likely to escalate into a major Category 3 or stronger hurricane within a mere 24-hour period compared to the era between 1970 and 1990. This concerning trend has emerged from a study published in Scientific Reports,
The Greenland ice sheet, the second largest ice-covered surface on Earth, is in grave danger due to the effects of climate change. The melting of this ice sheet could lead to a catastrophic sea-level rise, threatening coastal regions and the people who reside there. Scientists have long believed that if a critical temperature threshold is
Climate change is a pressing global issue that calls for urgent action. U.S. climate policies aim to address this challenge by implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A recent study conducted by the University of New Hampshire explores the consequences of applying a social cost to fossil fuel prices in the agricultural sector. By
Despite efforts to decrease deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are becoming a major threat to the Brazilian Amazon. In a letter published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the University of South Alabama, warned of the increasing number of wildfires in the region.
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
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