In Egypt"s Red Sea, corals fade as oceans warm
Standing on a boat bobbing gently in the Red Sea, Egyptian diving instructor Mohamed Abdelaziz looks on as tourists snorkel amid the brilliantly coloured corals, a natural wonder now under threat from climate change......»»
New paleoaltimetry research questions assumptions about the formation of the Himalayas
Mountain ranges play a key role in global climate, altering weather and shaping the flora and fauna that inhabit their slopes and the valleys below. As warm air rises windward grades and cools, moisture condenses into rain and snow. On the leeward si.....»»
Warming oceans and rivers cause genomic changes in fish, scientists find
A study of four common fish species by University of Manchester scientists has revealed that gene expression changes when their developing embryos are exposed to warmer waters......»»
The Weird Way That Human Waste Is Killing Corals
Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue......»»
Earth"s core, replete with oceans and cyclones, is being demystified
At the center of Earth is a vast ball of metal, the planet's core. While unreachable without the help of Jules Verne, it can be studied and plays a vital role for the world......»»
New SARS-CoV-2 variant gains dominance in US amid mild summer COVID wave
Absolute numbers are low, but several indicators show pandemic virus is on the rise. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) For a fourth consecutive summer, COVID-19 is on the rise, though this year's warm-weather wa.....»»
Off Miami, scientists put corals to a heat-stress test. It"s survival of the fittest
With a gentle pat, Wajahat Shera cemented a four-inch staghorn coral fragment onto a patch of seafloor two miles east of Key Biscayne—one of many planted Friday as part of an unusual undersea experiment being run by University of Miami scientists......»»
Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday......»»
Gene grants powerful resistance to resurging plant disease
While wrapping oneself in 100% Egyptian cotton bedsheets is a delightful luxury on a warm summer night, cotton provides much more than breathable, soft fabric. In addition to textiles, the cotton plant is grown for food, fuel, and daily-use consumer.....»»
Drought-hit Panama Canal must "adapt or die" as water levels drop
The Panama Canal, an engineering wonder allowing ships to travel between two oceans, is seeking to adapt to climate change after a biting drought has seen traffic and income dry up......»»
World"s oceans set new surface temperature record: EU monitor
The world's oceans set a new temperature record this week, raising concerns about knock-on effects on the planet's climate, marine life and coastal communities......»»
Florida corals in hotter water than first thought. Scientists blame "weird phenomenon"
Entire reefs in the Florida Keys are ghost towns, victims of an unseasonably early and severe marine heat wave that likely won't end anytime soon that's already bleached and killed thousands of corals......»»
Winter storms over Labrador Sea influence Gulf Stream system
The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe and keeps the climate mild, is only part of a larger system of oceanic currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC for short. It runs through the.....»»
This Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web
Yes, save the corals. But warming seas also imperil innumerable plankton, which power the oceanic ecosystem......»»
Taking the quest to more accurately measure ancient ocean temperatures to the atomic level
Carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere—and, consequently, ocean temperatures—are rising. How high and how fast ocean temperatures can rise can be learned from temperature measurements of ancient oceans. At the same time, energy exploration a.....»»
Amsterdam builds massive bike garage resembling an Apple Store
Bicycle-loving Amsterdam has created an underground bike parking garage that looks directly inspired by the design language of the Apple Store.The Apple Store's modern aesthetic relies on clean lines and lots of wood on display, producing a warm and.....»»
Do video doorbells work in extreme heat?
While video doorbells can work in warm weather, they start to shut down if the temperature gets too high. Here's a look at the thresholds for popular brands......»»
Chinese scientists complete a concept study for a 6-meter space telescope to find habitable exoplanets
We have discovered more than 5,400 planets in the universe. These worlds range from hot jovians that closely orbit their star to warm ocean worlds to cold gas giants. While we know they are there, we don't know much about them. Characteristics such a.....»»
Fossil skulls alone cannot predict if animal was warm blooded, study finds
The ability of most mammals to maintain a relatively constant and high body temperature is considered a key adaptation, enabling them to successfully colonize new habitats and harsh environments. Eager to determine how this ability evolved, some scie.....»»
New research highlights risks of selective adaptation in extreme coral habitats
Resilient corals, often referred to as "super corals," have recently been seen as potential saviors in the face of climate change and its detrimental effects on coral reefs......»»
In the Florida Keys, record ocean temps spark scramble to save dying corals
Cynthia Lewis carefully pulled back the lid covering a 240-gallon tank......»»