Classic energy theory fails to explain coral distribution across depth
Coral species richness at different depths is unrelated to energy availability, according to a new study analyzing diversity across an Australasian reef.
Why are big storms bringing so much more rain? Warming, yes, but also winds
For three hurricane seasons in a row, storms with record-breaking rainfall have caused catastrophic flooding in the southern United States. A new analysis explains...
Living through Katrina associated with higher death rate among breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients who endured Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have a 15% higher mortality rate than those patients not exposed to the storm, according...
Global warming’s impact on undernourishment
Global warming may increase undernutrition through the effects of heat exposure on people, according to a new study.
3-D models of cascadia megathrust events match coastal changes from 1700 earthquake
By combining models of magnitude 9 to 9.2 earthquakes on the Cascadia Subduction Zone with geological evidence of past coastal changes, researchers have a...
Human activities boosted global soil erosion 4,000 years ago
Soil erosion reduces the productivity of ecosystems, it changes nutrient cycles and it thus directly impacts climate and society. An international team of researchers,...
Research on large storm waves could help lessen their impact on coasts
An international team of researchers has analyzed months of data of large nearshore waves to provide new insights that could help improve the designs...
Living in a noisy area increases the risk of suffering a more serious stroke
The high levels of environmental noise we are subjected to in large cities can increase both the severity and consequences of an ischaemic stroke....
Exposing blind spots in the carbon budget space
The impact of 1°C of global heating is already having devastating impacts on communities and ecosystems across the globe. Researchers have identified biases towards...
Climate change could drive British crop farming north and west
Unchecked climate change could drive Britain's crop growing north and west, leaving the east and south east unable to support crop growing, new research...
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