Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental. The discovery raises the possibility that King Tut’s famous jars once held opiates valued enough to be buried with pharaohs—and stolen by tomb raiders.
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A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.
California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pest before it gains a foothold.
Warmer Ocean Currents Destabilize Ice Sheets, Driving Retreat
NEGIS is the largest ice stream draining the Greenland Ice Sheet into the ocean.
Temporary Carbon Removals Can Compensate Warming from Methane Emissions
Carbon removal projects could prove vital in offsetting methane emissions – the second largest contributor to global warming.
Fiddler Crabs Found to Hoover Up and Break Down Microplastic Particles
New research has found that Fiddler crabs are playing an unheralded role when it comes to hoovering up microplastics found in the world’s mangrove forests and salt marshes.
Green Initiatives Can Increase Emissions but Still Benefit the Climate
A new Danish model for agricultural systems reveals that the green transition in farming is more complex than first assumed.
Warming Responsible for Two-Thirds of Emissions from Western Wildfires
Warming is fueling ever larger wildfires in the U.S. West, which are becoming a major source of pollution.
Backyard Insect Inspires Large-scale Invisibility Particles Production
How the humble leafhopper’s nanoengineering could enable invisibility cloaks and next-gen sensors.
The Climate Cost of Aviation: New Study Shows Contrails Are a Major Driver of Aviation’s Climate Impact
Aviation’s climate impact extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions.
Storms in the Southern Ocean Mitigates Global Warming
Intense storms that sweep over the Southern Ocean enable the ocean to absorb more heat from the atmosphere.