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Rocky Road for Swiss Glaciers
Continuing their long decline, glaciers in the Swiss Alps melted more in 2022 than any other year on record.
NASA laser project benefits animal researchers
NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission can provide valuable information about the world's forests for wildlife scientists.
The case of Latin America’s mysterious disappearing (and reappearing) white-lipped peccaries
A collaborative study documents the periodic disappearance (and reappearance) of white-lipped peccaries in nine countries in South and Central America.
Companies’ ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon, researchers say
More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation and protect diverse ecosystems, say researchers.
How naturally-occurring compound kills major drug-resistant bacteria
Scientists analyzing the effects of an organic compound on drug resistance bacteria have discovered how it can inhibit and kill a germ that causes serious illness or in some cases death.
El Niño increases seedling mortality even in drought-tolerant forests
Scientists conducted a 7-year study on seedling recruitment and mortality in a national park in Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. During the study period, an extremely strong El Niño event occurred, leading to a stronger and longer drought than normal. Seasonally dry tropical forests (SDTFs), which experience an annual dry...
Penguin Feathers May be Secret to Effective Anti-Icing Technology
Ice buildup on powerlines and electric towers brought the northern US and southern Canada to a standstill during the Great Ice Storm of 1998, leaving many in the cold and dark for days and even weeks.
Antarctic Ozone Hole Slightly Smaller in 2022
The hole in the ozone layer — the portion of the stratosphere that protects our planet from the sun’s ultraviolet rays — is continuing to decrease.
Plant Processes May be Key to Predicting Drought Development, According to Stanford Researchers
As physical links between the ground and the sky, plants play an important role in shaping Earth’s weather and climate.