Australian wildfires triggered massive algal blooms in Southern Ocean
Smoke and ash from the 2019-20 Australian wildfires triggered widespread algal blooms in the Southern Ocean thousands of miles downwind, a new study finds....
‘Whoop’ – new autonomous method precisely detects endangered whale vocalizations
One of the frequently used methods to monitor endangered whales is called passive acoustics technology, which doesn't always perform well. In the increasingly noisy...
Roads have far-reaching impact on chimpanzees
Roads have a negative impact on chimpanzee populations that can extend for more than 17 km, new research shows.
Natural cycles in the Gulf of Alaska accentuate ocean acidification
New research shows that the fluctuations of major wind and ocean circulation systems can temporarily accelerate or reverse the rate of ocean acidification in...
Physical distance may not be enough to prevent viral aerosol exposure indoors
Eighteen months ago, stickers began to dot the floors of most shops, spaced about six feet apart, indicating the physical distance required to avoid...
Better weather forecasting through satellite isotope data assimilation
Real satellite water vapor isotope data were assimilated in a general circulation model to determine whether including these data could improve forecast accuracy at...
What lies beneath: Volcanic secrets revealed
Lava samples have revealed a new truth about the geological make-up of the Earth's crust and could have implications for volcanic eruption early warning...
Concentration of microparticles in lakes reflect nearby human activity and land use
A new study suggests that microparticle concentrations in lakes are higher than previously reported, and that human activity and surrounding land use may be...
Mechanical buckling of petals produces iridescent patterns visible to bees
Flowers are employing a materials science phenomenon typically associated with failures in structural engineering to produce exquisite three-dimensional petal patterns to lure pollinators.
Rapid increase in global light pollution
Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows.
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