A study suggests nearly 300,000 people may live in flood-prone areas across parts of the Himalayas. The research indicates that building coverage in these zones has grown significantly over time.
Researchers found that certain ecosystems, including coral reefs and albatross colonies, are thriving despite climate change and habitat loss. The study suggests these areas may have unique factors that support resilience.
Researchers identified signs of a previously unknown Late Cretaceous magmatic arc in northwestern Iran. The findings suggest the area may have once been part of a larger tectonic system that has since been altered by deformation and erosion.
Before lava fountains began, ground in Hawaii expanded by half a meter daily, according to the report. The researchers suggest this expansion may have influenced the volcanic activity observed.
Researchers observed rapid changes in species communities due to climate change, occurring within decades rather than centuries. These changes may require rethinking conservation strategies.
Researchers observed that swelling at Kīlauea's summit may help predict episodic lava fountains. These bursts occur in cycles with long pauses between episodes.
Researchers identified several climate systems with potential tipping points, including ice sheets and rainforests. The study suggests these systems may change abruptly under certain warming conditions.
A study published in Cell Reports Sustainability found that global wildfire incidents declined by more than 12% during the first half of 2020. However, some fires became more intense in the absence of human activity.
The study suggests that tracking two specific nitrogen atoms may help explain how nitrogen moves through Earth's systems. Researchers observed how microbes process nitrogen in water, converting it into gas.
The researchers found inland ghost forests appearing around freshwater lakes in the US, indicating rising water levels may be killing trees far from the coast. The study suggests this trend may be linked to climate change and altered hydrology.
A new study suggests that some climate tipping points are being researched more intensively than others, with less focus on systems that may be closer to tipping.
A study published in Nature Food suggests armed conflict may accelerate cropland loss, with effects lasting years after conflict begins. The impact varies based on conflict severity and social conditions.
A 9 million-year-old capybara tooth was discovered in the Atacama Desert, suggesting the region may have had a more humid climate in the past. The find was unexpected because capybaras typically require access to water.
A newly identified dinosaur species in Zimbabwe shows distinct differences from those in South Africa. The study suggests these differences may reflect unique evolutionary paths in the region.
A swordfish carcass measuring nearly two meters was discovered on Haida Gwaii, prompting discussion about shifting marine environments. The find has not been analyzed in detail yet.
The study suggests that fallen leaves provide habitat for native pollinators and natural mulch for soil. Researchers found that removing all leaves could harm these benefits.
The researchers found that ground temperatures remain stable near annual averages even during summer. This suggests underground storage of heat from data centers may be feasible for later use in colder months.
The report suggests that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C is unlikely. It indicates that extreme weather events may become more frequent and severe in the future.
Researchers found that heat from data centers can be stored in deep underground rocks and retrieved during colder months. The method appears to be feasible in certain geological conditions.
Researchers observed an orangutan clinging to a leafless tree in Borneo as smoke from nearby fires rose around it. The observation highlights the immediate impact of forest fires on wildlife.
A new academic paper describes a revised geologic map of Nebraska, incorporating updated linework that reflects new data on surface features.
A study suggests that weakened stratospheric polar winds in winter may increase the risk of extreme cold in Europe, which could raise energy demand. The findings are based on analysis of wind patterns and historical temperature data.