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Wildfires have long-lasting effects on the environment, with one of the lesser-known consequences being the particles they leave behind that contribute to climate change. Recent research has shed light on the role of dark-brown carbon (d-BrC) in snow melting, highlighting its significance in warming the atmosphere. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have delved
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Tropical forests play a crucial role in the global carbon balance, acting as a significant carbon sink. However, research conducted by scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute has highlighted the vulnerability of tropical forest soils to climate change. The study suggests that the combination of
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Earthquakes are natural disasters that can cause widespread devastation, leading to loss of life and property damage. However, recent research conducted by a team of scientists has shown promise in utilizing machine learning to identify precursors to major earthquakes. This groundbreaking research opens up new possibilities for early warning systems that could potentially save lives
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Drylands cover nearly 45% of the Earth’s land surface, comprising deserts, shrublands, grasslands, and savanna woodlands. These regions are characterized by water scarcity, which has significant impacts on both natural ecosystems and human-managed landscapes. Climate change and land management practices have long been known to contribute to the expansion of drylands, but new research suggests
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Recent research conducted by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed the existence of a doughnut-shaped region located thousands of kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface within the planet’s liquid core. This newly discovered structure, which is only present at low latitudes and runs parallel to the equator, has remained undetected until now. The
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A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton, the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, the National Oceanography Center, and Stockholm University has revealed important findings regarding the crucial role that the mixing of Atlantic and Arctic waters plays in sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This circulation system is essential for
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Canada experienced unprecedented forest fires in 2023, resulting in the release of approximately 640 million metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere. This release is comparable to the annual fossil fuel emissions of a large industrialized nation, highlighting the severe impact of these fires on global carbon levels. NASA scientists utilized satellite observations and advanced
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The year 2024 kicked off with a bang as a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of more than 280 individuals and causing extensive damage to thousands of homes. What made this earthquake particularly noteworthy was the discovery that it originated from two separate points on the
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A recent international study conducted by the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS-CSIC) has shed light on the significant impact of global change factors on terrestrial ecosystems. The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, reveals that as the number of environmental stressors increases, the resistance of ecosystems to global change decreases.
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Tropical cyclones are a major threat to coastal communities around the world. Predicting the path and intensity of these storms is crucial for ensuring the safety of people in their path. However, current prediction models only provide a lead time of up to five days, leaving little room for communities to prepare adequately. Researchers have
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Research conducted by Western Sydney University has brought to light the disturbing presence of PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) chemical contamination in the livers of deceased platypuses in eastern New South Wales. The study, a first of its kind in Australia, analyzed liver samples from nine deceased platypuses collected over a two-and-a-half-year period. Lead researcher Katherine Warwick,
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