Stalagmites trace climate history and impact from volcanic eruptions
The soils and vegetation of Patagonia's fjord regions form a unique and highly sensitive ecosystem that is closely linked to marine ecosystems, sediment deposition...
How the transition to agriculture affects populations in the present day
The transition of human societies from hunter-gatherers to farmers and pastoralists is a more nuanced process than generally thought, according to a new study...
X-ray view of subducting tectonic plates
Earth's thin crust softens considerably when it dives down into the Earth attached to a tectonic plate. That is demonstrated by X-ray studies carried...
Climate change and lithium mining negatively influence flamingos, study finds
Chile's saltwater lake closest to lithium mining activity has lost 10 to 12 percent of its flamingo population in the past 11 years. Although...
Large mammals can help climate change mitigation and adaptation
A new study investigates whether protecting and restoring large animal wildlife can help to support climate change goals.
Global warming combined with other changes in the environment presents ‘double whammy’ for birds
A new study rolls back the curtain on half a century of evidence detailing the impact of climate change on more than 60 different bird...
Beheaded croc reveals ancient family secrets
The partially fossilized remains of a giant extinct crocodilian that could have been ritualistically beheaded explain how modern crocodilian species may have evolved. Discovered...
Following rain, desert microbes exhale potent greenhouse gas
New research shows how, after it rains, microbes in desert soil convert one form of pollution into another -- laughing gas.
Physics and biology explore together the mechanisms of life
Each of our cells contains about 40 million proteins that together perform all the tasks the cell needs to survive. For a smooth action,...
Innovative solution for thermal energy storage
A new research article features one major challenge overcome through a remarkably simple idea, opening the door to expanded use of PCMs for energy-efficient...
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