The first summer on record that melts practically all of the Arctic’s sea ice, an ominous milestone for the planet, could occur as early as 2027.
Countdown to an Ice-Free Arctic: New Research Warns of Accelerated Timelines
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Study: Even Low Levels Of Arsenic In Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
To Build Better Fiber Optic Cables, Ask a Clam
Since the first fiber optic cables rolled out in the 1970s, they’ve become a major part of everything from medical devices to high-speed internet and cable TV.
Warming Temperatures May Shrink Wetland Carbon Sinks
The international team of scientists buried 19,000 bags of green tea and rooibos in 180 wetlands across 28 countries to measure the ability for wetlands to hold carbon in their soil, known as wetland carbon sequestration.
Accelerating Climate Modeling with Generative AI
A climate model combining generative AI and physics data is 25 times faster than the state of the art.
Heavy Snows in Korea
Wintry weather arrived in full force in South Korea. In the last week of November 2024, a storm brought record-breaking accumulations of snow to Seoul.
