Category: Earth Science

In the northeast Atlantic Flyway, a region critical for migratory birds, a recent study has raised concerns about the impact of environmental contaminants on waterfowl populations and the potential risks…

The Summerville Light, a mysterious orb occasionally seen hovering over railroad tracks in the remote town of Summerville, South Carolina, has sparked decades of speculation. Local legend suggests that the…

Research conducted by scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has resulted in a groundbreaking compilation of millions of indoor radon measurements collected between 2001 and 2021,…

The Little Ice Age, which spanned from the early 14th to the mid-19th century, was a period of significant cooling, with global temperatures dropping by up to 2°C, particularly in…

Extreme climate events, such as intense rainfall and prolonged droughts, are increasingly endangering groundwater quality and stability worldwide. This phenomenon, particularly notable when rainfall bypasses natural purification processes in the…

The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, with far-reaching consequences for the global climate system. This region, home to vast expanses of permafrost, is experiencing significant changes as rising…

The ability to directly measure soil carbon, rather than relying solely on predictive models, offers a more accurate and reliable means of assessing carbon storage in croplands, according to a…

Grasslands cover nearly 40% of the Earth’s land area and play a critical role in the planet’s water cycle. These ecosystems, which are essential for agriculture, wildlife, and atmospheric processes,…

The synchronization of data from two natural climate archives—a speleothem from the Herbstlabyrinth Cave in Hesse (Germany) and ice cores from Greenland—has provided groundbreaking insights into the chronology of abrupt…

Nearly one-third of people in the United States have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that could harm their health. A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at…

Beneath the sandy shores of coastal beaches lies a vibrant and essential ecosystem that plays a critical role in maintaining the health of coastal waters. This world of microbes, often…

Melting glaciers, often seen as distant, icy expanses in the remote polar regions, are increasingly becoming a focal point of concern as their impacts reach far beyond environmental concerns. In…

A new web-based resource for studying environmental pollutants and their effects on ecosystems has been launched by researchers at Penn State. The Daphnia Histology Reference Atlas (DaHRA) provides unprecedented access…

Oregon’s Cascade Range Mountains are known for their rugged landscapes, towering peaks, and active volcanoes. While these volcanoes are renowned for their explosive past and potential hazards, they also harbor…

People living in areas with limited access to air conditioning (AC) may face an increased risk of emergency health care needs, particularly during exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a…

A groundbreaking study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has revealed an alarming and unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures, with 2024 setting a new record. According to the study, the…

Between 2018 and 2019, the quiet county of Surrey experienced over 100 small earthquakes, puzzling residents and geologists alike. These tremors, ranging in magnitude from 1.34 to 3.18, caused widespread…

The United States is one of the leading contributors to global food waste, generating more food waste than all but two countries. This alarming statistic has prompted the federal government…

An international team of researchers from the University of Freiburg and Stanford University has conducted a groundbreaking study that sheds light on how social and economic disparities impact communities’ ability…

Los Angeles is ablaze. A relentless phenomenon known as hydroclimate whiplash is emerging as the key factor connecting this destructive reality to climate change. Over the past few years, California…