Earth Science
Exploring the radiative effects of precipitation on arctic amplification and energy budget
One of the key metrics for climate modelling is radiative forcing. Most climate models, including the general circulation models (GCMs),...
Mighty floods of the Nile River during warmer and wetter climates
SummaryCredit: Copy right: CCBY 2.0 Giustino Summary Global warming as well as recent droughts and floods threaten large populations along...
New imaging technique uses Earth’s warped surface to reveal rocky interior
Surface mapping technology such as GPS, radar and laser scanning have long been used to measure features on the Earth’s...
Progress in online detection methods of bioaerosols
Bioaerosols include bacteria, fungi, fungal spores and plant pollen, as well as viruses and their secretions such as endotoxin, glucan...
Extreme temperatures becoming more common in Ireland, Maynooth University study finds
A temperature event of 33 degrees Celsius in Dublin’s Phoenix Park has gone from being a 1 in 180-year event...
Study explores what motivates people to watch footage of disasters and extreme weather
Extreme weather events such as hurricanes and storms have increased in both frequency and severity in recent years.Credit: Lloyd Russell/University...
Climate change to shift tropical rains northward
A study led by a UC Riverside atmospheric scientist predicts that unchecked carbon emissions will force tropical rains to...
El Niño forecasts extended to 18 months with innovative physics-based model
Across Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) brings variations in winds, weather, and ocean...
Potential long-term volcanic activity on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
Given the volcanic activity on Iceland over the last three years, researchers from six universities anticipate recurring, moderately sized eruptions...
Researchers at the University of Tromsø develop novel AI algorithm for analyzing microfossils
Microfossil analysis allows us to map the subsurface and understand past geological times. In research labs all over the world geologists...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies