A recent study conducted by a team of Earth scientists highlights the alarming trend of increasing cyclones in the Arctic region. The researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, North Carolina A&T State University, and Sandia National Laboratories have found evidence suggesting that not only have cyclones become more frequent in
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Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have made a breakthrough in earthquake prediction by successfully isolating a pattern of lab-made “foreshock” tremors. This discovery brings hope that future earthquakes could potentially be forecasted by studying the swarm of smaller tremors that precede them. The research, which has been published in the journal Nature
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by scientists who have uncovered a vast hidden landscape, preserved under the Antarctic ice for millions of years. This landscape, which stretches across an area larger than Belgium, has remained untouched for potential tens of millions of years. However, alarming concerns are raised by British and American researchers regarding
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
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