Evaluating active pressure management of induced earthquakes
Can altering the amount or rate of fluid injection and production in an oil and gas field or carbon storage site affect induced earthquakes...
Climate change broadens threat of emerald ash borer
More Canadian cities will experience damage from the emerald ash borer than previously thought. As a result of climate change and fewer days of...
Continental shelf shape leads to long-lasting tsunami edge waves during Mexican earthquake
The shape of the continental shelf off the southern Mexican coast played a role in the formation of long-lasting tsunami edge waves that appeared...
Monitoring of tropical trees in face of climate change
Experts have challenged the principle that tropical ecosystems are aseasonal -- after discovering regular cycles in fruiting, flowering and leafing in such climates.
After 60 years, Isle Royale continues world’s longest predator-prey study
The 2018 report is out: two wolves, almost 1,500 moose and an ecosystem in transition. In its 60th year, the research conducted at Isle...
Breakthrough in understanding rare lightning-triggered gamma-rays
The Telescope Array detected 10 bursts of downward terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs) between 2014 and 2016, more events than have been observed in rest...
Explaining the history of Australia’s vegetation
New research has uncovered the history of when and why the native vegetation that today dominates much of Australia first expanded across the continent.
The survival of sea birds affected by ocean cycles
In a general context of climate change, researchers have revealed the impact of ocean cycles, such as the Pacific decadal oscillation and El Niño,...
Functional films made of environmentally friendly clay minerals and dyes
Researchers have created a transparent hybrid film that combines natural clay minerals and dyes into a material that changes color in response to environmental...
Marine animals have been following their preferred climate for millions of years
Current global warming has far-reaching ecological consequences, also for the Earth's oceans. Many marine organisms are reacting by migrating towards the poles. Researchers have...
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