Climate Change

Increased snowfall will counter the sea-level rise

Two ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica respond differently, reflecting their very distinct local climates.

Mercury in oceans? Rivers may be the largest source

The Amazon River, the Ganges, and the Yangtze topping the list.

Probiotic cocktail help corals boost to survive the heat

Probiotics to be helpful protagonists in boosting coral health.

Earth’s energy imbalance: Less than 1% chances for the changes to occur naturally

The major changes in earth’s climate haven’t occurred naturally.

Wild pigs release the same emissions as 1 million cars each year

Assessing the threat of invasive species is an important tool for reducing carbon emissions.

15,000 years old viruses found in ice samples from the Tibetan glacier ice

Most of the viruses were previously unknown to humans, study finds.

Climate changed our body and brain as well, study

The average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years.

Early humans were saved from the worst effects of volcanic supereruption- Toba volcano

Resolving this debate is important for understanding environmental changes during a key interval in human evolution.

Earth’s cryosphere shrank by about 87,000 square kilometers per year

This research is the first to make a global estimate of the surface area of the Earth covered by sea ice, snow cover, and frozen ground.

Digital wind tunnels could reduce costs and lead to improved designs of airplanes

Digital wind tunnels could help develop more fuel-efficient airplanes.

New technique helps scientists examine energy use of developing embryos

A major breakthrough in the study of embryonic development.

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