A new study led by Griffith University predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume.
Shedding Light on the Chemical Enigma of Sulfur Trioxide in the Atmosphere
Researchers at Tampere University have discovered that sulfur trioxide can form products other than sulfuric acid in the atmosphere by interacting with organic and inorganic acids.
Study Shows we can Tackle Pollution Threats to the Lakes
Major pollutants affecting the Lake District’s iconic waters are continuing to decline across the region, but a combination of factors continue to impact the health of lake ecosystems, say scientists.
Expert: Satellite Mission to Decode Clouds’ Role in Climate Change
The EarthCARE satellite, a groundbreaking mission set to enhance our understanding of clouds and aerosols in the climate system, is ready for launch.
Virginia Tech Physicists Propose Path to Faster, More Flexible Robots
In a May 15 paper released in the journal Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug delivery.
Controlling Water, Transforming Greenhouse Gases
Scientists looking to convert carbon dioxide into clean fuels and useful chemicals often make hydrogen gas and carbonates as unwanted byproducts.
Ambitious Targets Are Needed to End Ocean Plastic Pollution by 2100
Research suggests that plastic pollution must be reduced by at least 5% every year to make progress towards UN targets by the end of the century.
White and Black Volcanoes of Saudi Arabia
While the Arabian Peninsula is known for its vast deserts of sand, the area also contains extensive fields of lava.
Record Low Antarctic Sea Ice ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Without Climate Change
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have found that the record-low levels of sea ice around Antarctica in 2023 were extremely unlikely to happen without the influence of climate change.
Smoke Covered 70% of California During Biggest Wildfire Years
As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.