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09Jan

Ancient Antarctic Ice Uncovers Spike in Wildfires During Past Climate Changes

Credit: PixabayMicroscopic bubbles preserved in ancient Antarctic ice have uncovered periods of increased global wildfires that align with abrupt climate changes.Although climate shifts are typically marked by temperature fluctuations, alterations in tropical rainfall, and methane spikes, the role of wildfires had remained unrecognized until now."We weren’t specifically searching for evidence of wildfires," explained lead...

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06Jan

Severe Winter Storm Hits Millions Across the US

Dense snow fall and wind reduce visibility on January 5, 2025 in Shawnee, Kansas. Credit: DepositphotosA powerful winter storm struck the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists alerting millions in the East to blizzard conditions and forecasting the heaviest snowfall in a decade for some areas.Over 60 million people are in the path of...

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26Dec

Even NASA Is Stumped by the Alarming Surge in Global Temperatures

NASA visualization of global temperature anomalies. (NASA Earth Observatory)The world has been steadily warming for decades, but a sudden, extraordinary surge in global heat has pushed the climate into uncharted territory, leaving scientists grappling for answers.Over the past two years, temperature records have been shattered repeatedly, defying even the most advanced climate models. While it’s...

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20Dec

Ancient Frozen Lake Preserves a Time Capsule From Millions of Years Ago

Confocal laser scanning microscopy (merged image) of the photosynthetic surface of a microbial mat. (Smedile et al., Communications Earth & Environment, 2024)Beneath Antarctica's Lake Enigma, a hidden freshwater ecosystem has been sealed under 30 feet (9 meters) of ice for up to 14 million years. Led by Italian scientists, researchers used radar and advanced, contamination-free...

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18Dec

The Shifting Borders Phenomenon Redefining Country Shapes

Credit: PixabayWhen the Swiss and Italian governments collaborated last year to redraw their shared alpine borders, the retreat of glaciers brought a growing global challenge into sharp focus: how to manage shifting borders defined by natural landmarks. This issue is expected to affect many nations as environmental changes continue to reshape the landscape.Fortunately, the...

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12Dec

7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Prompting Tsunami Warnings

Shake map of the earthquake. (Esri/DigitalGlobe/GeoEye/Earthstar Geographics/CNES/Airbus DS/USDA/USGS/AeroGRID/IGN/GIS User Community)7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings.A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks...

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09Dec

Innovative tech harnesses cyborg mollusks to detect water pollution.

Each "sentinel mollusk" used in a molluSCAN-eye setup provides water quality readings 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearmolluSCANScientists have developed a commercial water-quality monitoring system, molluSCAN-eye, which uses live, electronically enhanced mollusks to detect pollution. Filter-feeding mollusks like oysters and mussels naturally respond to pollutants by altering how they open their shells,...

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29Nov

An Expert Discusses the True Impact of Microplastics on Human Health

Credit: DepositphotosIt’s well-known that enjoying a tasty fish fillet or a seafood platter provides essential nutrients like omega-3s and vitamin D. However, these meals often come with an unwelcome side: numerous micro- and nano-plastics.Plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters find their way into oceans through human waste, infiltrating the food chain. An Ifremer study...

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28Nov

Air Fryers Found to Be the Least Polluting Cooking Method

Credit: PixabayAir fryers emit significantly less indoor air pollution than other cooking methods, such as pan and deep frying, according to a new study.While cooking is a major source of indoor air pollution, much of the research has focused on air fryers' energy efficiency, leaving their environmental benefits less explored. Since most people spend...

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