Massive volcanic eruptions did not cause the extinction of dinosaurs, say climate scientists
Massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula have long been proposed as an alternative cause for the demise of the dinosaurs. This phase of active volcanism took place in a period just before Earth was struck by a meteorite, 66 million years ag.....»»
Record-low Antarctic sea ice can be explained and forecast months out by patterns in winds
Amid all the changes in Earth's climate, sea ice in the stormy Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was, for a long time, an odd exception. The maximum winter sea ice cover remained steady or even increased slightly from the late 1970s through 2015,.....»»
Shape-changing polymer resembles animal movements with temperature shifts
A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed. Made using a material called a liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE), a soft rubber-like material that can be stimulated by ext.....»»
Interdisciplinary research reveals impressive adaptation mechanisms of microscopic algae
Researchers from the University of Jena and the Leibniz Institutes in Jena have published new findings on the adaptability of the microalgae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The interdisciplinary study, largely carried out by scientists from the Cluster of.....»»
The moon"s biggest and most ancient crater is more circular than previously thought
The South Pole-Aitken basin is the moon's oldest and largest visible crater—a massive geological wound 4 billion years old that preserves secrets about the moon's early history, much like a lunar time capsule......»»
Apex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here"s what scientists hope to learn about it
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday......»»
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat—water
In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change......»»
Europe"s native oyster ecosystems have "collapsed," scientists say
European native oyster ecosystems have been classified as a "collapsed" species, after an assessment of historical and ecological data revealed it has faced extreme decimation......»»
3D models help researchers understand the climate impact of eddies
Mesoscale eddies are ocean vortices less than 100 kilometers in diameter that are responsible for the localized "weather" of the oceans. Because of the large amount of mass and energy movement associated with these currents, mesoscale eddies play an.....»»
Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, report finds
Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz. The research, conducted by project co-lead, Pelayo Menendez and center.....»»
Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action
As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid chang.....»»
Global study points to a clear solution for the massive decline in sharks and rays
A new global study blames overfishing for a more than 50% decline in sharks and rays since 1970, but also shows a clear path to preventing their numbers dwindling further. James Cook University's Professor Colin Simpfendorfer was co-author of the ana.....»»
Save a massive $235 with this bundle of 13 Mac apps
The latest Unclutter "Space/Time" bundle is offering 13 Mac apps to clean up your desktop for $74, saving you a stellar $235.Apps in the Space/Time dealBlack Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but you can still get some out-of-this-world deals. Wit.....»»
Scientists explore role of intestinal bacteria in cancer prevention
Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer. These findings may lead to new opportuniti.....»»
Scientists counted 49 ways Australia is destroying the ecosystems we hold dear—but there is hope
Australia's ecosystems face an unprecedented crisis. From rainforests in the continent's north to the alpine bogs and fens of the alps, ecosystems are being pushed towards collapse......»»
Quick climate dictionary: What actually is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by something. That might be a person's lifestyle, a product's supply chain, an organization, or an activity. Everything from a banana to a ship has a carbon footprint......»»
Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 bird flu virus infection and potential transmission in humans
Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus?.....»»
On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice
What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»
AI-based chatbot make recommendations for bioimage analysis
Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), together with a research team from Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed an artificial intelligence–based software program that can search for informati.....»»
Scientists reveal superconductivity secrets of an iron-based material
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have uncovered the atomic-scale mechanics that enhance superconductivity in an iron-based material, a finding published recently in Nature......»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $400 off, Magic Keyboard $113 off, Apple Solo Loops from $17, Find My gear, more
The post-Black Friday deals roll on today with our headliner that delivers a massive $400 price drop on Apple’s 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro – this one likely won’t last long. From there, we move over to as much as $113 in savings on the latest M4 i.....»»