Category: Earth Science

In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, an international team of climate scientists has investigated the radioactive content of Saharan dust that traveled across Europe in 2022. The findings…

An international team of Earth and environmental scientists has made a significant discovery regarding the Ronne Ice Shelf in West Antarctica, revealing that the shelf did not experience significant melting…

In a significant breakthrough for climate science and atmospheric chemistry, researchers have found that the Earth’s atmosphere has been strengthening its ability to remove air pollutants, including methane, a potent…

Our planet’s oceans are not just vast bodies of water; they also have their own distinct weather patterns that play a crucial role in shaping global climate and influencing everything…

In the battle against climate change, wetlands—those natural filters of our environment—have long been lauded for their ability to sequester carbon. In recent years, however, a growing body of research…

An international research team, spearheaded by the University of Göttingen, has made a groundbreaking discovery about the forces shaping the Earth’s surface. Their investigation into the impact of the Zagros…

An international team of scientists has uncovered a remarkable secret behind the survival of polar bears in one of the harshest climates on Earth: their greasy fur. This new insight…

Floating solar—an innovative method of placing solar panels on bodies of water—has quickly become an exciting new frontier for renewable energy. This technology promises to generate power while potentially avoiding…

The Earth’s surface is an ever-changing landscape, shaped by powerful geological forces beneath it. One of the most significant drivers of these transformations is the movement of tectonic plates. The…

The Arctic’s “Last Ice Area” (LIA), a vital refuge for species reliant on sea ice, is facing an imminent threat of disappearing within the next decade, according to recent findings…

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands, have introduced groundbreaking research into the projections of sea-level rise.…

A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Virginia (UVA) has brought to light significant, long-standing environmental inequalities tied to industrialized swine farming operations in Eastern North Carolina.…

The rate at which the oceans are warming has surged dramatically over the past four decades, a new study has revealed. According to the research, ocean temperatures were rising at…

In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at Cornell University, a long-held belief about how volcanoes function has been turned on its head. The new findings challenge the conventional understanding…

A team of environmental biologists from the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, working alongside colleagues from Duke University and the National University of Singapore, has uncovered startling evidence about…

Europe’s water bodies are facing a severe crisis. More than half of them are heavily polluted, primarily with chemicals from industrial and agricultural activities. This pollution poses a serious threat…

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…