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 ocean is currently the hottest it has ever been in recorded history, not just at the surface level, but all the way through to the … Read more
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 concern and some structural damage to homes in areas like Newdigate. Reports from locals detailed houses shaking, cracks forming in walls, and even furniture moving … Read more
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 to set an ambitious goal: to cut food waste in half by 2030, relative to 2016 levels. The target is to bring per capita food … Read more
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 to protect themselves against wildfires. Focusing on roof renewals—one of the most cost-effective and impactful measures to enhance fire resistance—the study reveals alarming inequalities in … Read more
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 has faced dramatic swings between extreme drought and record-breaking rainfall. The winter of 2022–23 stands as a striking example: dozens of atmospheric rivers brought torrential … Read more
Researchers at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in understanding the behavior and distribution of arsenic, a toxic element that poses environmental and health risks. Arsenic, located just below phosphorus in the periodic table, is often mistakenly identified by living organisms as a harmless nutrient due to its chemical resemblance. This characteristic is responsible for … Read more
The “forever chemicals,” a term used to describe persistent chemicals that do not degrade easily in the environment, have been a growing concern for environmental and public health experts. New research from a multi-university study has raised alarming concerns regarding the ubiquity and persistence of these chemicals in wastewater. The study reveals that not only … Read more
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of groundwater. Their work has resulted in the creation of a sophisticated simulation that maps the movement of underground water across an entire continent. After three years of meticulous research, this team has managed to uncover the previously … Read more
Geophysicists at ETH Zurich have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of Earth’s internal structure and processes. Using advanced models of the lower mantle, the team has identified areas where earthquake waves behave differently than previously assumed, suggesting the presence of rocks that are colder or have a different composition than … Read more
The Arctic, with its harsh and frozen environment, has undergone significant transformations in recent decades due to climate change. One of the most profound changes is the dramatic reduction in the area covered by multi-year sea ice. This reduction not only impacts the fundamental structure of the ice itself but also has far-reaching consequences for … Read more