The Link Between Land Erosion and Climate Change
Research led by a consortium of European researchers has recently examined the link between global climate and erosion rates. Previous studies have suggested that...
Why So Many People Died In Japan During Typhoon Maria
Western Japan was hit by a severe weather disaster caused by Typhoon Maria just a few days ago. Torrential rains triggered deadly floods and...
Acinetobacter Baumannii: the Climate Change-Stemmed Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Tom Patterson is an example of a person who was infected by a bacterium resistant to every antibiotic we know.
Its name is Acinetobacter baumannii,...
Methane’s Rising Greenhouse Effect, Measured Directly for the First Time
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. As their atmospheric concentrations change, scientists expect the amount of energy absorbed by...
Adding Crushed Silicates while Farming may Lower CO2 in Atmosphere
From an industrial standpoint, applying the strategy that provides the overall best results for a determined production process, after proving itself through time, is...
Could Severe Winters in the U.S. Be Linked To Increasing Arctic Temperatures?
“Five of the past six winters have brought persistent cold to the eastern US and warm, dry conditions to the West, while the Arctic...
Low Oxygen Levels Could Threaten Marine Life
In addition to coral bleaching and rising sea levels, a new factor concerns scientists that may threaten marine life. Hypoxia, a phenomenon characterized by...
Antarctica: a Testing Ground for Life Adaptation Amidst Climate Change
Imagine this: an island in Antarctica so white for it was mostly covered with thick sheets of ice that no earthen colors are visible...
These RoboBees from Japan Can Legitimately Pollinate the Earth
With natural bees being reported as dying at an unprecedented rate, researchers have come up with the idea of developing “RoboBees” or bee-like drones...
0.7-Meter Minimum Global Sea-Level Rise by 2300, Even With Paris Agreement
"Every delay in peaking emissions by five years between 2020 and 2035 could mean additional 20 cm of sea-level rise in the end—which is...
