Dust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over the southeastern United States this week, part of an annual weather phenomenon that doesn’t always make it as far as North America. Saharan Air Layer Sends Thick Dust Plumes Across Atlantic Each Summer, Driven by Tropical Winds and Moist Ocean Air The dust originates from […]
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As climate change accelerates, South Africa is not only experiencing increased heat and dryness—it’s also gradually rising by as much as 2 millimeters per year, according to new research. While scientists already recognized this upward movement, they previously attributed it to mantle flow beneath the Earth’s crust in the region. However, the new study links
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Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating agricultural soils, bringing with them hazardous chemical additives and pollutants. These substances have already been found in foods like lettuce, wheat, and carrots, showing how plastics and their compounds can enter the food chain — ending up in your salad and, eventually, inside your body. Tracking the Sources of Contamination
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Restoring forests—particularly in tropical regions—may have a stronger cooling effect than previously thought. However, even if all the trees lost since the mid-1800s were replanted, it wouldn’t be enough to fully offset the warming caused by human activities. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is still crucial. A new modeling study from the University of California, Riverside—published
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The United Nations announced on Wednesday that there is a 70% likelihood that the average global temperature from 2025 to 2029 will exceed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Following the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024, the planet is expected to continue experiencing unprecedented warming levels, as detailed in the
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Although people often associate microplastics with environmental hazards, researchers now propose that these particles can actually serve a useful role by helping detect sewage contamination in waterways. Turning a Weakness into a Strength One of the main concerns about microplastic pollution is their tendency to attract and carry harmful bacteria.However, researchers could harness this same
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Earth’s core holds an enormous amount of gold, and this precious metal is slowly making its way into the planet’s crust, according to a new study. Volcanic Rocks Reveal Traces of Precious Metals Researchers analyzed isotopes found in volcanic rocks that emerged from deep beneath the lithosphere and identified traces of precious metals — including
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We can’t leave coral reef restoration to chance. To help coral larvae settle in damaged reef areas, researchers developed an algae-based gel that actively attracts them. The Hidden Builders of Coral Reefs Although many people assume coral polyps produce all the calcium carbonate in reef structures, crustose coralline algae actually produce a significant portion of
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Microsoft has created an artificial intelligence (AI) model that outperforms traditional forecasting techniques in tracking air quality, weather systems, and climate-driven tropical storms, according to a study published Wednesday. Named Aurora, the system—still not commercially available—produced 10-day forecasts and predicted hurricane paths with greater accuracy, speed, and lower cost than standard models, researchers noted in
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The oceans may be getting a little cleaner with the commercial launch of the Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system, developed by technology company Wärtsilä. This modular system claims to capture up to 70% of the carbon dioxide emitted from cargo ship exhausts. Growing Pressure to Cut Emissions Driven by environmental concerns or the need to
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