A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a model to clarify the importance of analyzing the formation of clouds from human and natural particles.
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Fjords: Small-But-Mighty Planetary “Thermostats” Whose Role in the Global Carbon Cycle Is Both Sink and Source
If you’re worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.
Working In Extreme Heat Puts Strain on Fetus
The fetuses of women working in the fields in extreme heat can show signs of strain before their mothers are affected, new research has shown.
Immune system of modern Papuans shaped by DNA from ancient Denisovans, study finds
Modern Papuans' immune system likely evolved with a little help from the Denisovans, a mysterious human ancestor who interbred with ancient humans, according to a new study.
Arsenic-contaminated water associated with antibiotic resistance in children, study finds
In rural Bangladesh, areas with high levels of arsenic contamination in drinking water, compared to areas with less contamination, have a higher prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in both water and child stool samples, according to a new study.
New Web Tool for Measuring Health of Soils
A new free web tool to help land managers monitor and improve the health of soil in common habitats in Britain is now available.
In Bolivia, Mercury Pollution Spreads Amid a Surge in Gold Mining
Across Bolivia, even in protected areas recognized by the United Nations for their diversity of wildlife, more than 1,000 artisanal mining operations are razing trees, diverting waterways, and reshaping the land in their search for gold.
The 30 Percent Goal: Is Bigger Always Better for Biodiversity?
In 2009, the U.S. government turned more than 190,000 square miles of pristine ocean centered on the Mariana Trench in the remote Pacific into one of the world’s largest protected areas.
Climate whiplash increased wildfires on California’s west coast about 8,000 years ago
Researchers have been studying the effects of the sudden decrease in global temperatures that occurred about 8,200 years ago, the so-called 8.2-kiloyear event, with the help of mineral deposits present in White Moon Cave in Northern California. New indications show that oscillations between extreme wetness and aridity in California were...
Argentine ants will do anything for sugar, but they won’t do this
Argentine ants have been able to displace native ant species in large part because of their aggressive foraging for sugar and other carbohydrates. However, when they've been deprived of food and competitors are present, they significantly limit their foraging activity instead of vigorously pursuing food. On the whole, this strategy...