The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica has been an elephant in the room for scientists trying to make global sea level rise predictions. This massive ice stream is already in a phase of fast retreat; a total loss of the glacier and surrounding icy basins could raise sea level from...
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Simple measures can go a long way to combating air pollution in schools
Most UK primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organization, yet simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure of toxins by almost half, according to a new study.
Scientists study tourists to protect great apes
Researchers are protecting great apes from diseases by studying the behavior and expectations of tourists who visit them.
Spring Forward: Changing Climate’s Early Winter Wakeup Call Is a Buzz Kill for Bumblebees
uOttawa Biology study finds climate change is waking bumblebees earlier from winter hibernation, putting the species at risk with impact on human agricultural crops.
A Half-Century of Loss in Northwest Greenland
A pair of satellite images acquired almost 50 years apart reveals striking changes to the glaciers and ice caps in northwest Greenland.
Typhoon Hinnamnor
For most of 2022, the world’s ocean basins have been relatively quiet and free of tropical cyclones.
Scientists find cold spells in the tropics increase heart attack risk
Even a small temperature drop in the tropical climate of Singapore increases the risk of heart attack among people aged 65 and above.
Artificial intelligence can be used to better monitor Maine’s forests
Researchers have developed a novel method of using artificial intelligence and machine learning to make monitoring soil moisture more energy and cost efficient. The software learns over time how to make the best use of available network resources, which helps produce power efficient systems at a lower cost for large...
Climate Anxiety an Important Driver for Climate Action – New Study
The first-ever detailed study of climate anxiety among the UK adult population suggests that whilst rates are currently low, people’s fears about the future of the planet might be an important trigger for action when it comes to adapting our high-carbon lifestyles to become more environmentally friendly.
Impact of Megafires on Estuaries: World-First Study
Climate change is increasing the extent and severity of wildfires around the world.