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Volcanic emissions can cause changes in the atmosphere over a long time
The super volcano Los Chocoyos in Guatemala, Central America, erupted about 84,000 years ago, and was one of the largest volcanic events of the last 100,000 years.
Novel 3-D printed 'reef tiles' to repopulate coral communities
Architects and marine scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have jointly developed a novel method for coral restoration making use of specially designed 3-D printed artificial 'reef tiles'...
Hurricane Alpha? Amped up season forecast, names may run out
Already smashing records, this year's hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season is about to get even nastier, forecasters predict. In the coming months, they expect to run out of traditional hurricane names...
Climate change to bring longer droughts in Europe: study
Punishing two-year droughts like the record-breaking one that gripped Central Europe from 2018 to 2019 could become much more frequent if the region fails to curb greenhouse gas emissions, researchers...
Authorities evacuate homes near melting glacier in Italian Alps
Italian authorities evacuated homes and closed roads in the Aosta Valley Thursday amid concerns that portions of the Mont Blanc glacier could break apart.
New acid mine drainage treatment turns waste into valuable critical minerals
A new way to treat acid mine drainage (AMD) could help transform the environmental pollution problem into an important domestic source of the critical rare earth elements needed to produce...
Impact of climate change on tropical fisheries would create ripples across the world
Tropical oceans and fisheries are threatened by climate change, generating impacts that will affect the sustainable development of both local economies and communities, and regions outside the tropics through 'telecoupling'...
Dishwasher-safe food storage containers that make meal prep a breeze
A place to store your leftovers. (Charles Deluvio via Unsplash/)There are dozens of reasons to invest in a good set of food storage containers. Saving your leftovers is cost effective, good for the...
Mike Trout hits two homers, Angels lose to Mariners
Three-time MVP Mike Trout went deep twice, but it wasn't enough to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a victory against the Seattle Mariners.
Impact of climate change on tropical fisheries would create ripples across the world
Seafood is the most highly traded food commodity globally, with tropical zone marine fisheries contributing more than 50% of the global fish catch, an average of $USD 96 billion annually....
Researchers hope to save seabirds by calculating the value of their poop
Seabird species such as gulls and pelicans are often overlooked when it comes to conservation and can struggle to capture the public eye. To raise awareness of their importance to...
In photos: Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
A ceremony marked at the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan, on August 6, 2020. An American B-29 Superfortress flew from Tinian...
Italians evacuated over risk of falling Mont Blanc ice
Several dozen people have been evacuated in northeastern Italy as a huge chunk of a glacier in the Mont Blanc massif threatens to break off due to high temperatures.
Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increasing
National governments have a much greater responsibility for shipping emissions than previously estimated, finds new UCL-led research.
Lessons from two pan-African giants on how to achieve genuine nuclear disarmament
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the US in 1945, the only time in history that nuclear bombs have been used.
Watch: Jamie Foxx plays 'Auto-Tune Up' with Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show'
Jamie Foxx and Jimmy Fallon used auto-tune to sing about mundane things while playing new game Auto-Tune Up on "The Tonight Show."
'It is not easy': how science and courage saved the stunning Australian Alps
Most people probably associate the Australian Alps with skiing and snow. Others might think of the Man from Snowy River legend or the engineering feats of the Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme.
In photos: Moments from the 2020 PGA Championship
The PGA Championship, the first major event of the resumed PGA Tour season, runs August 6-9, 2020, at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. The tournament was originally scheduled to...
Explaining glaciers of solid methane and nitrogen on Pluto
Planetary scientist Dr. Helen Maynard-Casely and associates have reported for the first time how solid methane and nitrogen expand in response to temperature changes and resolved an historic ambiguity relating...
What's in oilfield wastewater matters for injection-induced earthquakes
A team of geoscience researchers in the Virginia Tech College of Science has developed a new theory to explain how and why injection-induced earthquakes continue to occur even when injection...
Harnessing chaos could help climate modeling take leap forward
Understanding the chaotic variability of the climate and its response to climate change could help scientists better forecast changes that still elude even the most sophisticated models.
Shane Gross: Capturing humanity’s impact on ocean life
Canadian wildlife conservation photographer Shane Gross has won awards for capturing ocean life and humanity’s impact on it. He tells The National’s co-host Andrew Chang about his mission to create...
Hiroshima survivors mark 75th anniversary of world's first nuclear attack
The dwindling witnesses to the world's first atomic bombing marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, with the mayor and others noting the Japanese government's refusal to sign a nuclear weapons ban...
How microbes could help clean up Nova Scotia's abandoned mines
Researchers from three Maritime universities are hoping microbes collected from the bottom of a lake near an abandoned gold mine in Dartmouth, N.S., will provide a model for how to...
At least 137 dead after Beirut explosions; 300,000 Lebanese homeless
Authorities in Beirut have increased the death count from the devastating explosions on Tuesday to at least 137, while one official said Wednesday it could cost Lebanon's capital about $5...
At least 137 dead after Beirut explosions; 300,000 Lebanese homeless
Authorities in Beirut have increased the death count from the devastating explosions on Tuesday to at least 137, while one official said Wednesday it could cost Lebanon's capital about $5...
First food-grade intermediate wheatgrass released
Compared to annual crops, perennial crops provide sustainable environmental benefits such as reduced soil and water erosion, reduced soil nitrate leaching, and increased carbon sequestration. Inclusion of sustainable cropping systems...
On This Day, Aug. 6: Atomic bomb levels Hiroshima
On Aug. 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.