"Devastating" melt of Greenland, Antarctic ice sheets found
The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are now losing more than three times as much ice a year as they were 30 years ago, according to a new comprehensive international study......»»
Researchers describe sea-level rise in southwest Greenland as a contributor to Viking abandonment
Vikings occupied Greenland from roughly 985 to 1450, farming and building communities before abandoning their settlements and mysteriously vanishing. Why they disappeared has long been a puzzle, but a new paper from the Harvard University Department.....»»
Less ice means fewer calling seals, finds study
When the sea ice vanishes, Antarctic seals become silent. This is the main conclusion of a new article just published by Dr. Ilse van Opzeeland's research group in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. The biologist is currently worki.....»»
"Flash drought" frequency increasing due to climate change: study
Dry-spells known as flash droughts, with a surprisingly rapid onset and often devastating impact, are becoming more frequent as human activity warms the planet, according to a study published Thursday......»»
Adaptations allow Antarctic icefish to see under the sea ice
Antarctica may seem like a desolate place, but it is home to some of the most unique lifeforms on the planet. Despite the fact that land temperatures average around -60°C and ocean temperatures hover near the freezing point of saltwater (-1.9°C), a.....»»
Saving oranges and lemons in Europe from devastating pests
The EU is tackling plant diseases that could put the squeeze on citrus production in Spain and other Member States......»»
Rising debt costs crimp cash flow at automotive suppliers
Just as the supply chain is smoothing out and the cadence of production improves, automotive suppliers are now seeing red where balance sheets had long been stable. The soaring cost of money and tightening credit conditions are hurting liquidity,.....»»
Where will California"s record snowpack melt into floods? It"s complicated
After months of heavy rain across California and record snow in the southern Sierra Nevada, state officials warn that melting snow could turn into flooding as the state's skies turn sunnier this spring and summer......»»
Newly discovered probiotic could protect Caribbean corals threatened by deadly, devastating disease
Researchers with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered the first effective bacterial probiotic for treating and preventing stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), a mysterious ailment that has devastated Florida's cora.....»»
Study determines optimum height for drones to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticide
A study has determined the optimum height for a drone to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticides in order for it be most effective as a tool to fight the devastating crop pest......»»
The ice in Antarctica has melted before, says study
Sixty percent of the world's fresh water is bound up in Antarctic ice sheets. Thirty million cubic kilometers of ice is perhaps a difficult number to grasp. But if absolutely all Antarctica's ice melted, the seas would rise by 58 meters on average......»»
Lack of security employees makes SMBs sitting ducks for cyber attacks
For SMBs (and startups in particular), breaches can be devastating, according to DigitalOcean. To strengthen their cybersecurity posture, companies must spend valuable resources on maintaining or updating systems, hiring and training staff, and imple.....»»
Scientists in Arctic race to preserve "ice memory"
Scientists camped in the Arctic are set to start drilling to save samples of ancient ice for analysis before the frozen layers melt away due to climate change, mission organizers said on Monday......»»
Tornadoes touching down in new areas. Season is starting sooner and lasting longer, experts say
John Sergeant, chief of emergency medical services at the Naperville Fire Department, was 12 years old when he first saw what a tornado could do. At the time, Sergeant had gone to help family members in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that k.....»»
Researchers assemble pathogen "tree of life"
A new online tool—the first of its kind for plant pathogens—will help researchers across the globe identify, detect and monitor species of Phytophthora, which have been responsible for plant diseases ranging from the devastating 1840s Irish potat.....»»
Research reveals hidden ice melt in the greater Himalaya
A new study reveals that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the greater Himalaya has been significantly underestimated, due to the inability of satellites to see glacier changes occurring underwater, with critical implications for the regi.....»»
Melting Antarctic could impact oceans "for centuries"
Rapidly melting Antarctic ice threatens to dramatically slow deep-water currents in the world's oceans, scientists say, impacting the spread of fresh water, oxygen and life-sustaining nutrients for centuries......»»
What caused the record-low Antarctic sea ice in austral summer 2022?
Antarctic sea ice is an important component of the climate system, and may act as an early indicator of climate change. Under global warming, significant changes in Antarctic sea ice have been observed. Specifically, it experienced a slow increase du.....»»
NGC 253: Chandra determines what makes a galaxy"s wind blow
On Earth, wind can transport particles of dust and debris across the planet, with sand from the Sahara ending up in the Caribbean or volcanic ash from Iceland being deposited in Greenland. Wind can also have a big impact on the ecology and environmen.....»»
Highly charged ions melt nano gold nuggets
Normally, we have to make a choice in physics: Either we deal with big things—such as a metal plate and its material properties, or with tiny things—such as individual atoms. But there is also a world in between: The world of small but not yet ti.....»»
Modern origami method creates glass shapes by folding
The ancient art of origami is well known for transforming sheets of paper and other foldable materials into complex 3D shapes. But now, chemical engineers have extended the centuries-old practice to produce intricate shapes made of glass or other har.....»»