For years, managing personal hygiene, particularly menstruation and toileting, in the extreme Antarctic environment was often a solitary and unspoken challenge, especially for women and non-binary individuals.
Ice Dissolves Iron Faster Than Liquid Water
Ice can dissolve iron minerals more effectively than liquid water, according to a new study from Umeå University. The discovery could help explain why many Arctic rivers are now turning rusty orange as permafrost thaws in a warming climate.
Heatwaves in US Rivers Increasing Up to Four Times Faster Than Air Heatwaves
As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves increase across the U.S., a similar but more striking phenomenon is occurring in American rivers.
New UK-Wide Carbon Tracking Platform to Power Climate-Smart Farming
A new mobile research platform designed by Lancaster University scientists to track how carbon moves through UK farmland will support more sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.
Clownfish and Anemones Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change
The Red Sea, circled by desert landscapes, is home to marine life accustomed to the water’s bathtub-like temperatures—often reaching 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
Mixing Tree Species Does Not Always Make Forests More Drought-Resilient
Increasing tree species diversity is widely suggested as a way to help forests withstand climate change – especially prolonged droughts.
From the Atlantic to Asia: How an Ocean Thousands of Miles Away Dictates Rainfall on the Tibetan Plateau
Deep in the heart of Central Asia, the Kunlun Mountains form a vital barrier on the northern Tibetan Plateau.
Orange Rivers Signal Toxic Shift in Arctic Wilderness
Warming soil unleashes metals deadly to fish and food chains.
New Mars Research Reveals Multiple Episodes of Habitability in Jezero Crater
New research using NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered strong evidence that Mars’ Jezero Crater experienced multiple episodes of fluid activity — each with conditions that could have supported life.
Warming Temps Alone Fail to Trigger Increased CO2 Levels From Soil
A study examining the effects of higher temperatures on soil shows that warming alone does not increase levels of carbon dioxide emitted from the soil.