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Evolution characteristics of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation and its thermodynamic and dynamic effects
Recently, the journal Science China Earth Sciences published a study led by Dr. Wang Huan (Sichuan Normal University) and Professor Zuo Zhiyan (Fudan University). Based on modern observations, historical proxy...
Developing sustainable textiles as alternatives to fossil-based fibers
Today's outdoor clothing mainly relies on oil-based fibers and chemicals that are harmful for the environment. In her doctoral research, Helena Sederholm develops environmentally friendly water-repellent textiles by following the...
Arctic ground squirrels are altering their hibernation patterns in response to climate change
Arctic ground squirrels are unique among mammals. Their ability to keep from freezing even when body temperatures dip below that mark on the thermometer enables them to survive extreme winter...
Meandering along the river Seine: France's roving plastic rubbish
The scrap of red plastic in among the waterside reeds in northern France could be any fragment of the throwaway consumerism piling up across the planet, flowing into rivers, choking...
The future is uncertain for our last old-growth boreal forests
Driving along the Trans-Canada Highway, with its endless succession of spruce, aspen, fir and birch trees, it's easy to assume that our country is bursting with forests.
How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be.
River erosion can shape fish evolution, study suggests
If we could rewind the tape of species evolution around the world and play it forward over hundreds of millions of years to the present day, we would see biodiversity...
Protecting India's tigers also good for climate: Study
India's efforts to protect its endangered tigers have inadvertently helped avoid a large amount of climate change-causing carbon emissions by preventing deforestation, a study said on Thursday.
Look: Large dog rescued from small storm drain in Missouri
Animal rescuers and firefighters in Missouri came to the rescue of a large dog that somehow ended up trapped in a storm drain.
Iron-rich rocks unlock new insights into Earth's planetary history
Visually striking layers of burnt orange, yellow, silver, brown and blue-tinged black are characteristic of banded iron formations, sedimentary rocks that may have prompted some of the largest volcanic eruptions...
Jacksonville Jaguars sign kicker Brandon McManus
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus, just days after he was released by the Denver Broncos, the team announced Thursday.
In dust and clouds over Africa, scientists find clues to how hurricanes form
When the dust that wafts off the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa mixes with tropical clouds, it creates what's known as a rainy "disturbance" in the eastern Atlantic. These...
Collective property rights spark spirit of cooperation that extends beyond managing land
When people come together to manage collectively owned natural resources like forests, they may become more cooperative and trusting overall, according to recent research led by CU Boulder.
An improved view of global sea ice
Earth's declining ice is without a doubt one of the clearest signs of climate change. A new high-resolution sea-ice concentration data record has just been released as part of ESA's...
At long last, ocean drillers exhume a bounty of rocks from Earth’s mantle
In 1961, geologists off the Pacific coast of Mexico embarked on a daring journey to a foreign land—the planet’s interior. From a ship, they aimed to drill through the thin veneer of...
More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.
A new study cataloged all the species uncovered by research expeditions in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which has become a potential hotspot for deep-sea mining.
New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise
New maps from NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge show areas across Aotearoa New Zealand that could be inundated by extreme coastal flooding. They show a large storm-tide...
Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent to miss Game 5 vs. Boston Celtics
Point guard Gabe Vincent will not play against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a left ankle sprain, the Miami Heat announced Thursday...
Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals
Thousands of 'otherworldly' animals live beneath the ocean in an area that may be mined for metals.
Watch: Loose horse mounted by police officer in California
A California police officer was able to mount a horse seen running loose through the city and ride the equine safely back to its owner.
Over 5,000 species call a future deep-sea mining hotspot home
Over 5,000 species could be at risk if deep sea mining begins in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Deposit Photos Industrial mining of the deep ends of the ocean for valuable minerals is...
Ex-Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus dies at 26
Fusaichi Pegasus, the thoroughbred who won the 2000 Kentucky Derby, has died, Ashford Stud announced. He was 26.
Islands of trees in oil palm plantations found to increase biodiversity without decreasing yields
Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase farm biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by a long-term project in Indonesia as part...
Next steps in monitoring bat coronaviruses
Since the emergence of SARS in 2002, coronaviruses have been recognized as potential pandemic threats. This emergence highlights a need for evidence-based strategies to monitor bat coronaviruses. Daniel Becker, Ph.D.,...
Deep sea surveys detect over 5,000 new species in future mining hotspot
There is a massive, mineral-rich region in the Pacific Ocean—about twice the size of India—called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), which has already been divided up and assigned to companies for...
Guam hit by strongest ‘Super Typhoon’ in decades
Visible satellite image of Super Typhoon Mawar on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. At the time, Mawar had sustained 1-minute winds of 155 mph. NOAA/RAMMB/Colorado State University Typhoon Mawar pelted Guam with heavy rain...
Nick Gehlfuss exits 'Chicago Med' in Season 8 finale
Nick Gehlfuss, who played Dr. Will Halstead on "Chicago Med," has left the show after eight seasons.
BTS to hold 10th anniversary Festa celebration
K-pop group BTS will mark the 10th anniversary of its debut with its Festa festival in Seoul in June.