”The spring has finally arrived,” announced Michael Tjernström, Professor at Stockholm University and Chief Scientist of ARTofMELT2023 to the expedition participants during the routine breakfast meeting at 08.30 UTC on June 10th. Excitement mixed with relief filled the room.
Penn State Researchers Use Ultrasound to Control Orientation of Small Particles
Acoustic waves may be able to control how particles sort themselves.
European Bird Communities Move to Cooler Areas, But Mountain Ranges and Coastlines ‘Control the Traffic’
Climate change has profound effects on ecosystems and on the compositions of species communities globally.
Thought Extinct in the Wild, Earless Dragon Rediscovered in Australia
The Victorian grassland earless dragon, not seen in the wild since 1969, has been rediscovered, Australian officials said.
Study of Deep-Sea Corals Reveals Ocean Currents Have Not Fuelled Rise in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
The study, led by the University of Bristol in the UK and Nanjing University in China, examined historic deep-sea corals to shed intriguing new light on the history of ocean chemistry.
Webb Makes First Detection of Crucial Carbon Molecule
The unique capabilities of Webb made it an ideal observatory to search for this crucial molecule.
New Research Finds That More Than 90% of Global Aquaculture Faces Substantial Risk From Environmental Change
Many of the world’s largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of the highest-risk countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa demonstrating the lowest capacity for adaptation, a landmark study has shown.
Study Finds Human Impact on Wildlife Even in Protected Areas
By 2030, if the 30 by 30 initiative supported by more than 100 countries is successful, 30% of our land and ocean ecosystems will be designated protected areas meant to safeguard biodiversity and help limit the impacts of climate change.
Researchers Develop a New Source of Quantum Light
Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.
Ecological ‘Doom Loops’ Edging Closer
Extreme weather events combined with rising environmental stress levels are increasing the likelihood of ecosystem collapse, according to new research involving the University of Southampton.