Recently, over 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile experienced its worst wildfire season ever, resulting in over 130 fatalities. Last year, Canada endured record-breaking wildfires from March to November, and in August, flames ravaged Maui in Hawaii. And the list continues. Watching the news, it seems like catastrophic wildfires are occurring […]
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A new study seems to support the contentious idea that the Earth’s inner core’s rotation has decelerated. Decades of earthquake data indicate that since around 2010, the inner core has been rotating more slowly than the mantle and surface, according to research published on June 12 in Nature. This study appears to confirm a controversial
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Recent findings indicate that Earth’s “Great Oxidation Event” unfolded over a span of 200 million years. Fresh research underscores the intricate nature of the Great Oxidation Event, demonstrating that the increase in atmospheric and oceanic oxygen was a dynamic process lasting over 200 million years. This evolution was shaped by geological and biological factors crucial
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Marine plastic waste is a significant issue, but for the past few years, the non-profit organization the Ocean Cleanup has been reducing floating trash in oceans and rivers. Now, the pop-rock band Coldplay plans to use some of this waste for a limited special edition of its upcoming album. The Ocean Cleanup originated in 2012
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A new study has confirmed that Earth’s inner core rotation has indeed slowed, raising questions about the central dynamics of our planet and potential impacts on us. Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) believe this alteration in the core’s rotation might slightly lengthen our days, though only by fractions of a second—so there’s
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By directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites. Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly susceptible
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Clear Robotics is broadening its array of self-operating marine garbage collectors. The Class 3 vessel offers increased onboard storage and the potential to tow barges, enabling extended cleanup operations. Additionally, it’s engineered to address invasive weeds. Two Hong Kong University graduates created Clearbot, a robotic vessel to ease the task of removing floating debris from
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It’s evident that we have a significant plastic waste problem, but various initiatives aim to curb it while also addressing the existing pollution. Nature is also stepping in, as scientists have discovered a marine fungus that plays a crucial role in consuming plastic. The fungus, Parengyodontium album, emerged among other marine organisms on plastic waste
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The US government is aiming to support carbon offsets by endorsing industry-led efforts to reform a market that has faced increasing criticism. The Biden administration has introduced a set of principles to define “high-integrity” carbon credits, emphasizing their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and attracting significant private capital for climate change mitigation. A 12-page
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Scientists have uncovered new insights into the role of a well-known wheat gene, Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1), which affects wheat yield. This knowledge could enhance farm productivity and help wheat crops adapt to changing climates in major grain-growing areas. Ppd-1 is commonly used by breeders to ensure that wheat flowers and sets grain earlier in the season,
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