Limitations of asteroid crater lakes as climate archives
In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger ...
Tag: lakes
Research shows climate change boosts likelihood of toxin releases from algal blooms in American lakes
LAWRENCE — A broad analysis of lake water quality across the United States reveals human-driven climate change is increasing risks ...
Climate is increasing risk of high toxin concentrations in Northern US lakes
Washington, DC— As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal ...
Ancient plant wax reveals how global warming affects methane in Arctic lakes
EVANSTON, Ill. — By studying fossils from ancient aquatic plants, Northwestern University and University of Wyoming (UW) researchers are gaining ...
Road salt pollution in many US lakes could stabilize at or below thresholds set by the EPA
Since de-icing with road salt began in the 1930s, the salinity of lakes across much of the US has been ...
An efficient technique for the remediation of eutrophic lakes
When the amount of nutrients from outside sources is reduced, the release of nutrients already present in the water becomes ...
Ancient climate change solves mystery of vanished South African lakes
New evidence for the presence of ancient lakes in some of the most arid regions of South Africa suggests that ...
Half of world’s largest lakes losing water
More than 50 percent of the largest lakes in the world are losing water, according to a groundbreaking new assessment ...
New tool shows progress in fighting spread of invasive grass carp in Great Lakes
New research reveals the progress scientists at The University of Toledo are making in their ongoing efforts to capture and ...
World Water Quality Alliance calls for urgent action on world’s damaged lakes
Scientists are calling for a raft of urgent measures – including a dedicated Global Green Finance Fund – to help ...
Heatwaves can decrease the biomass of phytoplankton in lakes
A recently published study showed that heatwaves reduced the biomass of phytoplankton in a boreal lake. Summertime heatwaves will become ...
Humans have influenced the growth of blue-green algae in lakes for thousands of years
In recent years, there have been increasing reports of toxic blue-green algae blooms in summer, even in German lakes, caused ...
Warming climate spurs harmful oxygen loss in lakes
ITHACA, N.Y. – Rondaxe Lake in Herkimer County, New York, represents classic Adirondack Park waters. But over the last quarter-century, ...
Researcher raises awareness on the health of rivers and lakes — by swimming in them
By swimming the length of the Danube, chemist Andreas Fath hoped to bring attention to the condition of the rivers ...
Don’t crack – deteriorating safety on frozen lakes in a warming world
Millions of international viewers enjoyed watching the reality TV show “Ice Road Truckers”, in which experienced truck drivers were expected ...
Climate change is making lakes less blue
American Geophysical Union 22 September 2022 AGU Release No. 22-56 For Immediate Release Credit: AGU/Geophysical Research Letters American Geophysical Union ...
HKU geologist proposes the number of ancient Martian lakes might have been dramatically underestimated by scientists
Lakes are bodies of water fed by rainfall, snowmelt, rivers and groundwater, through which, Earth is teeming with life. Lakes ...
Arctic lakes are vanishing in surprise climate finding
The Arctic is no stranger to loss. As the region warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, glaciers ...
Future-proofing the Great Lakes region through climate research: Improved regional climate models will help the Great Lakes Region become more informed, ready and resilient
Researchers are studying the way warming water temperatures will impact the Great Lakes region. Their work shows that small differences ...
Reduction of methane emissions from lakes possible with new approach
Lakes and other freshwater systems emit large quantities of methane, which is the second most important greenhouse gas worldwide after ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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New implants linked to less infection and better recovery from orthopedic surgery
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
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Why have so many new diseases developed in the bagged salads sector?