How ice in clouds is born: More disordered
When water droplets freeze in clouds, the structure of the ice crystal isn't necessarily the classic hexagonal snowflake structure. Rather, a more disordered ice...
Seagrass biodiversity is both a goal and a means for restoration
Planting multiple seagrass species, rather than a single species, could be better for restoring damaged coastal ecosystems in Indonesia's Coral Triangle.
Extensive loss of trees in African savannas: Blame human-started fires not elephants
Elephants are often blamed for extensive loss of woody vegetation in Northern Botswana, but study results suggest that this may not be the case.
Extensive loss of trees in African savannas: Blame human-started fires not elephants
Elephants are often blamed for extensive loss of woody vegetation in Northern Botswana, but study results suggest that this may not be the case.
Dozens of new wildlife corridors identified for African mammals
Researchers have identified 52 potential wildlife corridors linking protected areas across Tanzania. Using a combination of interviews with local residents and a land conversion...
Research examines impact of coral bleaching on Western Australia’s coastline
The 2016 mass bleaching event on Western Australia's coastline is the most severe global bleaching event to ever be recorded. New research records the...
Easing the soil’s temperature
Many factors influence the ability of soil to buffer against temperature changes. Recent research shows both perennial biofuel and cover crops help soils shield...
Cooling in high and mid-latitudes led to aridification in Northern Africa
Analyses of ancient plant leaf wax found in the sediments of the Gulf of Guinea told the researchers about rainfall in Cameroon and the...
Improving climate observations offers major return on investment
A well-designed climate observing system could help scientists answer knotty questions about climate while delivering trillions of dollars in benefits by providing decision makers...
Huge carbon sink in soil minerals: New avenue for offsetting rising greenhouse gases
Soil holds more than three times the carbon found in the atmosphere, yet its potential in reducing atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and mitigating global warming...
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