Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth.
Coral Larvae Travelling Further Makes Populations Stronger
Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.
A Booming Bloom Returns to the Gulf of Maine
In summer 2025, waters in the Gulf of Maine popped with vivid swirls of blue and green.
Revealing the Secret Behind Noctilucent Clouds
The researchers behind the UiT-led rocket project MaxiDusty-2 aim to uncover why noctilucent clouds are forming more frequently than before and whether this could eventually impact Earth's temperature.
Climate Change Cuts Milk Production, Even When Farmers Cool Their Cows
A new study finds extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10 percent and adding cooling technologies only offsets about half of the loss.
Ocean, Atmosphere Equally Responsible for Atlantic ‘Cold Blob,’ Scientists Find
A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms.
Old Aerial Photos Give Scientists a New Tool to Predict Sea Level Rise
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained unique insight into the mechanisms behind the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves, which are crucial for sea level rise in the Northern Hemisphere.
Flooding Along the Uruguay and Ibicuí Rivers
On June 18, 2025, torrential rains hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil.
Exposure to Air Pollution May Cause Heart Damage
Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a study published in Radiology.
Research Reveals Arctic Region Was Permafrost-Free When Global Temperatures Were 4.5˚C Higher Than Today
Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way to its northerly coast with the Arctic Ocean when Earth’s average temperature was 4.5˚ C warmer than today, suggesting that the whole Northern Hemisphere would have also been free of permafrost at the time.