Tag: Climate change
Unlocking the Key to Joro Spiders’ Success: Their Cool Composure
Joro spiders are making themselves at home in the eastern United States, with their ability to construct large webs in urban and suburban areas....
Puzzling Ice Streaks Across Antarctic Sea: Earth’s View from Space
Satellite images recently captured a fascinating sight in Antarctica - wispy streaks of ice forming on the Antarctic Ocean between a patch of sea...
Uncovering the Quantum Origins of the Greenhouse Effect
In 1896, a scientist named Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. This means...
Ancient Poppy Seeds and Willow Wood: Clues to Ice Sheet’s Last Meltdown
When we first looked at the soil sample under the microscope, we saw bits of organic material. We found a tiny poppy seed, the...
Unveiling the First Map of Antarctica’s Green Space: Key Findings and Implications
Antarctica is a place of extremes, with harsh living conditions that challenge even the most resilient organisms. The recent discovery of green vegetation across...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecast Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to track down a specific type of tornado known as a squall line tornado. Unlike the more...
Amazon Rainforest Soil: Potential for Billions of Tonnes of Carbon Storage
The Amazon rainforest is known for its rich and fertile soil, especially the nutrient-rich "dark earth" soil that has been cultivated by Indigenous communities...
Unveiling the Quantum Origin of the Greenhouse Effect
In 1896, the Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect. Modern climate...
Mitigating Methane Emissions from Wetlands to Achieve Climate Goals
Methane emissions from wetlands have been on the rise in recent years, despite efforts to reduce human sources of the potent greenhouse gas. While...
Toxic Cloud: Volcano that Destroyed City 400 Years Ago Seen from Space
Nicaragua's Momotombo volcano, known for its recent eruption in February 2016, has been observed spewing toxic gas clouds for several years following the eruption....