As oceans warm, marine cold spells are disappearing
Marine cold spells are cold versions of heat waves: periods of exceptionally cold water, able to hurt or help the ecosystems they hit. As the atmosphere and oceans warm, marine cold spells are becoming less intense and less frequent overall, accordin.....»»
Fighting coastal erosion with electricity
New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations—greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and rising sea levels......»»
Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris, oceanographic model shows
Antarctica's unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, new oceanographic modeling shows......»»
Study tracks decades of extreme heat, cold in Upper Midwest
Researchers analyzed meteorological data from nine Upper Midwest states from 1979–2021, tracking trends in extreme heat and cold over every 4-kilometer square of that territory. They found striking regional differences in the extremes. Many parts o.....»»
The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range
Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much longer than it does now......»»
Unveiling the hottest period in a million years: The MIS 11c paradox
The hottest warm period in the past million years is believed to have occurred about 400,000 years ago. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere had less ice than today, and sea levels were about 10 meters higher. Surprisingly, solar radiation, a ke.....»»
How fly fishing strengthens our connection with wildlife and fosters conservation efforts
Whether it's to reset our mental health or simply to take time out from the hurly-burly of work and urban life, many of us head for oceans and rivers to enjoy their restorative capacities......»»
Exoplanets may contain more water than previously thought
We know that the Earth has an iron core surrounded by a mantle of silicate bedrock and water (oceans) on its surface. Science has used this simple planet model until today for investigating exoplanets—planets that orbit another star outside our sol.....»»
The best armor in Black Myth: Wukong
is all about non-stop action as you bring down dozens of bosses. While there are a plethora of moves at your disposal, including combos, spells, and transformations, it’s still worth looking into various gear pieces. After all, we can’t j.....»»
The pioneering sugarcane variety transforming China"s sugar industry
A research team at the Liucheng Sugarcane Research Units (LC-SRU) developed the fifth-generation sugarcane variety LC05-136, which has become a flagship in China due to its high yield, high sugar content, and strong tolerance to drought and cold stre.....»»
A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said......»»
Quantum breakthrough achieved in the coolest place on the space station
The Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station has made use of atom interferometry in space to detect environmental changes......»»
Islands in the sky: Could steep-sided hilltops offer safe haven to threatened species?
Species are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. But Australia's extinction crisis is especially severe—since European colonization, we have lost about 100 species of animals and plants. The loss of 33 mammal species is largely due to.....»»
Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection
Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»
Scientists spot girls-only shark slumber party in Bass Strait"s Beagle Marine Park
Scientists on a return journey to Beagle Marine Park in central Bass Strait have spotted thousands of sleepy Port Jackson sharks blanketing the seafloor......»»
Earth"s oldest, tiniest creatures are poised to be climate change winners—and the repercussions could be huge
The world's oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as "prokaryotes," comprise 30% of life in the world's oceans......»»
Mediterranean Sea temperatures match 2023 records
The temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea in recent days have reached heat records set last summer, the main Spanish maritime research center told AFP Tuesday, with marine heat waves in some places exceeding 30 degrees Celsius......»»
NASA demonstrates "ultra-cool" quantum sensor for first time in space
NASA's Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space sta.....»»
Findings reveal eurypterids evolved giant size independently at least nine times
Sea scorpions, ancient predators that patrolled Earth's marine and freshwater habitats hundreds of millions of years ago, are the focus of a sizable scientific mystery......»»
40 years ago, this ’80s action movie captured America’s imagination. Does it still hold up in 2024?
Four decades ago, a low-budget action movie captured America's Cold War moment. All these years later, does it still hold up?.....»»
Mars has ‘oceans’ worth’ of water – but it’s deep underground
Researchers have identified what they believe could be oceans' worth of water on Mars. There's just one snag: it's deep underground......»»