Scientists discover a universal temperature curve that governs all life
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin report that they have uncovered what appears to be a “universal thermal performance curve” (UTPC)…
Cosmic rays turned ancient sand into a geological time machine
Curtin University scientists have developed a new technique to explore the deep history of Australia’s landscapes. The approach could help…
Scientists detect a sudden acceleration in global warming
Global warming has been increasing at a faster pace since about 2015, according to a new study from the Potsdam…
Antarctica has a strange gravity hole and scientists finally know why
Gravity often feels dependable and unchanging. It seems steady enough that we rarely question it. But the real picture is…
Ocean temperatures may be protecting Earth from a planet-wide drought
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), working with international collaborators, have discovered that ocean temperature patterns play…
Climate models may be missing massive carbon emissions from boreal wildfires
Wildfires sweeping through the vast boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia could be having a larger impact on…
Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil
Scientists have identified Brazil’s first known field of tektites, the glassy material created when an asteroid or other extraterrestrial object…
A major climate hope in Antarctica just melted away
For years, researchers studying the Southern Ocean have pointed to one possible upside in an otherwise troubling climate outlook. A…
A giant weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field is now half the size of Europe
After analyzing 11 years of magnetic field data from the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite constellation, researchers have found that…
What will urban living look like in the future?
A new vision for urban living is taking shape, driven by an urgent need to make our cities more liveable,…
Can solar storms trigger earthquakes? Scientists propose surprising link
Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a theoretical model examining whether disturbances in the ionosphere could apply electrostatic forces deep…
Space lasers reveal oceans rising faster than ever
Rising global mean sea level (GMSL) is one of the clearest signs of a warming planet. Researchers at The Hong…
Regenerative agriculture sows success in Kenya
Kenyan smallholders are celebrating healthier soils and soaring harvests following a regenerative agriculture drive led by Farm Africa. The charity’s…
A simple water shift could turn Arctic farmland into a carbon sink
In their natural condition, peatlands rank among the planet’s most important carbon reservoirs. The soil is saturated with water and…
Scientists just mapped mysterious earthquakes deep inside Earth
Researchers at Stanford University have produced the first worldwide map of an unusual type of earthquake that occurs deep in…
What went right this week: a ‘powerful message’ against online abuse, plus more
Children born in Bangladeshi brothels were given state recognition The tireless efforts of human rights campaigners in Bangladesh have finally…
Fish biology inspires laundry microplastics clean up
Innovators have taken a cue from nature to help solve one of washday’s dirty little secrets: microplastics leaching into waterways…
Europe’s “untouched” wilderness was shaped by Neanderthals and hunter-gatherers
Picture Europe tens of thousands of years ago. Thick forests covered much of the land. Herds of elephants, bison, and…
The worst coral bleaching event ever recorded damaged over 50% of reefs
Coral reefs provide enormous value to people around the world. They support fisheries, power tourism industries, protect coastlines from storms,…
Snowball Earth was not completely frozen, new study reveals
Researchers at the University of Southampton have found new evidence that Earth’s climate did not completely grind to a halt…