Geologists publish new findings on carbonate melts in Earth’s mantle
Geologists have discovered how carbon-rich molten rock in the Earth's upper mantle might affect the movement of seismic waves.
In a warming world, New England’s trees are storing more carbon
The study reveals that the rate at which carbon is captured from the atmosphere at Harvard Forest nearly doubled between 1992 and 2015.
How the seafloor of the Antarctic Ocean is changing – and the climate is...
Experts have reconstructed the depth of the Southern Ocean at key phases in the last 34 million years of the Antarctic's climate history.
Disposed PPE could be turned into biofuel, shows new COVID-19 study
Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels, according to a new study.
Dolphin calf entangled in fishing line only lived two years following rescue
Researchers examined the outcome of an entangled bottlenose dolphin calf with monofilament fishing line wrapped tightly around its upper jaw. It was successfully disentangled...
Surface clean-up technology won’t solve ocean plastic problem
Clean-up devices that collect waste from the ocean surface won't solve the plastic pollution problem, a new study shows.
‘Worst-case’ CO2 emissions scenario is best for assessing climate risk and impacts to 2050
The RCP 8.5 carbon emissions pathway is the most appropriate for conducting assessments of climate change impacts by 2050, according to a new article....
Ancient carved shell llama offering found in lake Titicaca
A llama carved from a spondylus shell and a cylindrical laminated gold foil object were the contents of a carved stone box -- an...
Scientists discover secret behind Earth’s biodiversity hotspots
Researchers have discovered why the tropics and a handful of other areas across the globe have become the most biodiverse places on the planet.
Strategy for sustainable aquaculture, the world’s fastest growing food sector
As the population grows, and the global standard of living improves, humanity's appetite for seafood is increasing. In 2020 seafood consumption reached an all-time...
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