By 2100, Breathing Could Be a Daily Health Hazard for One in Three Americans
By the year 2100, nearly one in three Americans could be living under air quality levels that are considered unsafe.
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Prehistoric Skeletal Discovery is Challenging Past Assumptions on an Ancient “Syphilis-Like” Disease
Scientists are reconsidering an ancient disease and challenging some of the basic assumptions archaeologists use to study past infections.
NASA Satellite Imagery Reveals Lifeforms Swarming Around This Iconic Dying “Megaberg”
The climate change-fueled demise of one of Antarctica’s largest icebergs has ironically fueled a surge in nature’s “biological carbon pump.”
4,200-Year-Old Climate Crisis Forced the Abandonment of China’s Largest Neolithic City
An ancient climate event 4,200 years ago produced disruptions leading to the decline of major societies, offering warnings for the future.
Antarctica Is Approaching an “Irreversible” Tipping Point, New Study Warns
New study reveals Antarctica faces collapse or resilience by 2100, with irreversible ice loss possible under high emissions scenarios.
“This is Antarctic Frontier Science”: The Deepest Antarctic Core Sample Ever Collected Reveals 23 Million Years of Remote Geological History
Researchers have drilled the deepest Antarctic sediment core ever, uncovering 23 million years of climate history beneath the ice sheet.
‘Fire Weather Synchronicity’ is Increasing Globally, as Climate Change Strains International Fire Fighting Resources
According to researchers, worldwide fire weather synchronicity has more than doubled over a 45-year period.
Recurring Drought Forced Ancient Bison Hunters to Abandon an 1,100-Year-Old Montana Hunting Ground
While bison still lived in the grasslands and the vegetation patterns remained unchanged, hunters stopped visiting the Bergstrom site, which had been used on and off for generations.
Global Study Finds Invasive Species Are Helping Drive Sharp Insect Losses
A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and diversity worldwide.
“One of the Solar System’s Least Mapped Planetary Surfaces”: Satellite Data and the Physics of Ice Flow Finally Reveal Antarctica’s Hidden Landscapes
Scientists have combined satellite data with the physics of ice flow analysis to create a map of Antarctica's hidden landscapes.
Researchers May Have Solved the Mystery Behind the Collapse of One of the World’s First Great Civilizations
New research suggests the Indus Valley Civilization was reshaped by centuries of river drought, migration, and climate stress.
African Rainforests Are Now Releasing More Carbon Than They Absorb, Study Finds
African rainforests, long vital carbon absorbers, are now releasing more carbon than they capture, according to new research.
Scholars Investigated 13th-Century Texts for Clues to India’s Environmental Past—What They Found Was Unexpected
India’s tales from long ago are helping scholars piece together the flora and foliage that once covered the country’s present-day savannas.
Extraterrestrial Dust Trapped in Arctic Ice Challenges Our Understanding of Climate Change
A new study has opened a window into the Arctic’s distant past by using cosmic dust to reconstruct nearly 30,000 years of sea ice history.
Controversial Geoengineering Strategy Can’t Save Coffee, Chocolate, or Wine from Climate Change, New Study Finds
New study finds Geoengineering like stratospheric aerosol injection may fail to protect coffee, wine, and chocolate crops.
“The Silent Strain We See Today Could Lead to Tomorrow’s Disasters”: India’s Sinking Cities Put Millions of Lives at Risk
India’s largest cities are sinking, which may lead to a future catastrophe with millions of lives and thousands of buildings at risk.
New Study Warns Planet-Cooling Stratospheric Aerosol Injections are Unpredictable, Risky, Could End in Disaster
New study reveals stratospheric aerosol injections may be far riskier than expected, with major technical and governance limits.
As the Arctic Melts, a Hidden Process Beneath the Ice Could Help Fight Climate Change
While the loss of Arctic Sea ice remains an impending climate disaster, the melting may give an unexpected boost to carbon-eating algae.
Strange Blue Bird Spotted in Texas Believed to Be the First Known Hybrid Between Blue and Green Jay Species
A recent study confirmed the existence of a hybrid bird between the blue jay and green jay species in nature.
Europe to Face Increased Onslaught of Costly and Dangerous “Supercell Thunderstorms” in the Coming Years
Supercell thunderstorms, one of the most significant extreme weather events affecting Europe today, may soon be occurring more frequently.
Antarctica is Undergoing ‘Abrupt Changes’ That Scientists Can’t Easily Explain—And They Might Fuel Future Catastrophes
A concerning new study warns that Antarctica is entering an era of abrupt environmental change, which scientists warn may be irreversible.
Scientists Uncover New Evidence Supporting Controversial Theory That a Comet Impacted Earth 12,800 Years Ago
Core samples collected near Greenland support the controversial theory a comet impact 12,800 years ago caused global temperatures to drop.
“Rare Snapshot of a Vanished Arctic World”: 75,000-Year-Old Cave Reveals Complex Ice Age Community
An international team of explorers have revealed unexpected findings discovered in a 75,000-year-old ice age European Arctic cave.
Eruption of Meltwater from Beneath Greenland Ice Sheet Reveals First Look at an Unexpected New Climate Concern
A meltwater flood beneath the Greenland ice sheet created such pressure that it cracked the glacier, defying previous climate models.
Scientists Reveal Most Detailed Map of Antarctica’s Seafloor Canyons Ever Made
Scientists have just published the most detailed map of Antartica's seafloor revealing ultra-deep canyons reaching up to 4,000 meters.
American Southwest Faces ‘New Reality’ as Scientists Warn Severe Megadrought May Endure for Centuries
The worst megadrought in 1200 years is affecting the American southwest, and there's likely no relief coming anytime soon.
Scientists Discover Mysterious 80-Million-Year-Old Landscape Hidden Beneath Antarctica
An international team of scientists have discovered a mysterious, ancient landscape hidden beneath the ice sheet of Eastern Antarctica.
“There is a Warning Here”: Permian-Triassic Extinction Reveals the Devastation of a Climate Tipping Point
An ancient climate tipping point is revealed in new fossils dating back to Earth’s most severe extinction event, called the “Great Dying.”
A Mysterious Eruption Caused an Extreme Climate Event in 1831. Now Scientists Have Traced It to a Former Secret Soviet Island Base
In 1831, a mystery eruption occurred, causing a 1°C drop in global temperatures only recently identified in a paper by scientists.
Scientists Are Trying to Explain a Mysterious ‘Cold Spot’ South of Greenland in the Atlantic Ocean
Scientists studying a mysterious cold spot south of Greenland in the Atlantic ocean have made a startling discovery.
“Ancient Carbon” is Leaking into Our Atmosphere, Upending Our Thinking on Climate Change Models
Rivers are major escape routes for ancient carbon that has been locked away for millennia, forcing us to change future climate change models.
Scientists Reveal Plants Have a “Switch” That Allows Them to Redirect Root Growth to Seek Water
Plants utilize a rapid "molecular switch" in their roots that enables them to sense dry soils and redirect their growth to seek out water.
How the Pentagon Secretly Sparked America’s Clean Energy Boom
The U.S. clean energy boom began not with climate policy, but with Pentagon-led innovation driven by national security needs.
Scientists Have Discovered a Hidden Pattern and ‘Universal Rule’ Governing All Life on Earth
From rainforests to coral reefs, scientists have uncovered a hidden pattern that explains how life on Earth is organized.
Scientists Have Made a Dark Discovery About Earth’s Oceans—Experts Call It a “Genuine Cause for Concern”
Scientists say Earth’s oceans are slowly getting darker, according to new findings that reveal a concerning trend affecting our planet.
Billion-Year-Old Hydrogen Factory Could Power Earth with Green Energy for the Next 170,000 Years
A new paper has dug into an energy treasure trove beneath our feet—natural hydrogen that could power society for the next 170,000 years.
“Anomalous” Discovery in Antarctica Has Left Climate Scientists Scratching Their Heads
A discovery in Antarctica has revealed something few scientists would have expected: a reversal of its decades-long ice loss.
Controversial Plan to Block Sunlight with Geoengineering Advanced by Shadowy UK Government Agency
Controversial geoengineering research, including a plan to block sunlight, could be just as dangerous as the climate crisis scientists warn.
Hydrogen Breakthrough: New Palladium Nanosheet Tech Could Accelerate Green Energy Revolution
Japanese scientist's new hydrogen energy breakthrough replaces expensive platinum, drastically reducing the cost of clean fuel production.
Centuries-Old Rare Manuscripts Are Revealing the Human Toll of Rapid Climate Change
The “Little Ice Age” comes to life for modern researchers through rare surviving firsthand accounts.
Rising Temperatures Could Make One-Third of the Planet Uninhabitable, Alarming New Study Says
Climate change could cause a third of the planet to become inhospitable to vulnerable populations, according to alarming new research.
Arctic-Boreal Zone’s Unsettling Transformation into a Carbon Source Signals Dangers of Climate Change
Research is revealing how climate change is driving the Arctic-boreal zone's shift from a carbon sink to a carbon source.
America’s Heartland is Under Escalating Drought Threats Due To Climate Change
Accelerating climate change is causing severe droughts in the United States and worldwide, with exceptionally harsh ramifications for specific biomes.
Carbon-Capturing Construction Materials Could Help in the Fight Against Climate Change
New carbon-capturing building materials could help reduce the effects of climate change, according to new research.
How Lead Pollution During Ancient Rome’s Glory Days Shockingly Lowered IQ Across Europe
New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered intelligence across Europe.
Storm Surfing Bats Are Revealing Secrets to How They Conserve Energy During Long Migrations
New research is revealing that bats have the unique ability to "surf" along storms while making their distant migratory travels, according to recent findings.
Largest Known Animal Die-Off in Modern History Leaves Scientists Searching for Answers
Concerning new research has revealed the largest ever recorded die-off of a single species known to have occurred in modern times.
Scientists Propose a Surprising Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change: Tiny Poop From Marine Life
In a new study, scientists propose an unconventional solution to combating climate change: tiny poop from microscopic marine life.
Giant Hailstones Injured 70 and Destroyed Property During a Catastrophic Storm. Scientists Were Surprised by What They Found Inside.
Scientists have revealed the interior structure of giant hailstones that pummelled northern Spain in 2022, along with a few surprises.
AI is Aiding the Effort To Neutralize Hazardous Pollutants Escaping Forgotten Oil and Gas Wells
Thousands of lost and forgotten oil and gas wells that may be leaking hazardous pollutants are finally being identified with the help of AI.