Emperor penguin colonies experienced unprecedented breeding failure in a region of Antarctica where there was total sea ice loss in 2022. The discovery supports predictions that over 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be quasi-extinct by the end of the century, based on current global warming trends.
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Firing Up Fire Detection Efforts with Deep Learning Models
Researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego have developed new deep learning models to continue improving efforts for early wildfire detection.
Call to Protect Whales and Dolphins at Indian Ocean Hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a new protected area.
Study: Atmospheric Circulation Weakens Following Volcanic Eruptions
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined.
National parks support wildlife inside and outside their borders
Fresh research suggests that national parks enhance bird diversity inside their borders. Large parks also support higher diversity of both birds and mammals in nearby unprotected areas.
Scientists solve mystery of why thousands of octopus migrate to deep-sea thermal springs
Researchers used advanced technology to study a massive aggregation of deep-sea octopus gathered at thermal springs near an extinct underwater volcano off the coast of Central California. Warm water from hydrothermal springs accelerates development of octopus embryos, giving young octopus a better chance of survival. The Octopus Garden is the...
New modeling method helps to explain extreme heat waves
To prepare for extreme heat waves around the world -- particularly in places known for cool summers -- climate-simulation models that include a new computing concept may save tens of thousands of lives.
Realising a Vision for a Sustainable Agri-Food System
A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.
Tree Mortality in the Black Forest on the Rise – Climate Change a Key Driver
Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspiration.
El Niño and La Niña Multi-Year Events Could Become More Common
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined. Unsurprisingly, its activity affects conditions around the globe.