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New research shows that warming in the tropical Pacific Ocean influences Antarctic stratospheric conditions months later, providing insight for better climate predictions.
New methods have been discovered to remediate contaminated aquatic sediments on site, addressing harmful substances that may affect water bodies and the food chain.
NASA is attempting to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has been out of action for over a month, as it is falling out of orbit and is in need of stabilization.
A new study reveals the US has caused approximately $10 trillion in climate damage globally since 1990, attributing significant responsibility to its fossil fuel emissions.
A new study from Caltech reveals that seasonal changes in groundwater impact seismic activity in California, leading to a notable increase in earthquakes during wetter periods.
Iowa State University researchers found that certain plastic-washing methods at recycling plants can contaminate water with harmful phthalates, chemicals linked to cancer risks and hormone disruptions, particularly affecting children's reproductive and developmental health.
A new study examines how the Laschamps geomagnetic excursion, which occurred 41,000 years ago and weakened Earth's magnetic field to 5% of current strength, would affect modern aviation radiation exposure on routes like Helsinki-Dubai and Helsinki-New York.
New Stanford University study reveals that U.S. emissions since 1990 have caused more than $10 trillion in global economic damages, with developing economies bearing significant costs. The research shows that economic damage from decades-old carbon dioxide emissions far exceeds harm seen so far.
New research from Western Colorado University finds that declining snowpack not only extends the fire season but also increases the severity of forest fires, with low snow water content linked to more severe fires leading to higher tree mortality and greater ecosystem impacts.
A world-first pilot project in Japan is recycling used diapers to make new ones, addressing growing landfill concerns and meeting increasing demand for adult diapers in the aging nation.
An international study warns that critical scientific and practical gaps are slowing the use of blue carbon ecosystems in global efforts to tackle climate change. Led by researchers including Professor William Austin from the University of St Andrews, the research identifies urgent questions that must be addressed to scale up blue carbon conservation and restoration worldwide.
New satellite-driven model dEARTH dynamically tracks changing soil surfaces, revealing that existing sand and dust storm prediction models have overestimated sediment transport by 45% globally for decades.
Rising sea surface temperatures in coastal waters are driving 50 to 64 percent of the increase in large-scale humid heat waves, according to new research from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Princeton University and Sun Yat-sen University.
A new satellite-driven model called dEARTH dynamically tracks how soil surfaces change over time, providing more accurate predictions of sand and dust storms by incorporating real-world conditions like crusting, roughness, and vegetation shielding.
Rising sea surface temperatures in coastal waters are driving 50 to 64 percent of the increase in large-scale humid heat waves, according to new research from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Princeton University and Sun Yat-sen University.
The UK government has announced that developers must install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England from 2028, alongside plans to make plug-in solar panels available in supermarkets to help existing homeowners access renewable energy.