Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds and further precipitation over the Amazon rainforest.
Rice Discovery Taps ‘Hot Carriers’ for On-Demand, Emissions-Free Hydrogen and Catalyst Regeneration
Plasmonic photocatalysis breakthrough could enable major industry shift from heat- to light-based processes.
Measurements from ‘lost’ Seaglider offer new insights into Antarctic ice melting
New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the result of their autonomous Seaglider getting accidentally stuck underneath the Ross Ice Shelf -- suggests this...
Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
Biologists found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat-tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.
Study of mountaineering mice sheds light on evolutionary adaptation
Highland deer mice and their lowland cousins ventured on a simulated seven-week ascent to 6,000 meters. By tracking how the mice responded to cold stress and progressively lower oxygen levels, the study tested whether deer mice have a generalized ability to acclimatize or whether some mice have evolved adaptations to...
Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Geoscientists employed current-day stratigraphic, depositional and paleontological models, along with modern technological muscle to provide updated insights of the Cambrian period of the Grand Canyon.
How Much Climate Change is in the Weather?
Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm “Boris” led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe.
Atlantic Killer Whales Show Dangerously High Levels of Toxic Chemicals: Study
Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent McGill-led study has found.
Startup Turns Mining Waste into Critical Metals for the U.S.
At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition.
Pioneering Planetary Boundaries science as key to mitigating rising planetary risks
The Planetary Boundaries framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries is now being told from its beginning: In a review, researchers highlight the growing influence of the framework across disciplines...