Sea temperature and ocean acidification have climbed during the last three decades to levels beyond what is expected due to natural variation alone, a new study led by Princeton researchers finds.
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More Persistent Heat, Drought and Rain in a Warming World
The increased persistence of warm weather combined with global warming will lead to much more severe heat waves in the future.
Global Change is Triggering an Identity Switch in Grasslands
Since the first Homo sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300 million years ago, grasslands have sustained humanity and thousands of other species.
Research Shows Why There’s a ‘Sweet Spot’ Depth for Underground Magma Chambers
Computer models show why eruptive magma chambers tend to reside between six and 10 kilometers underground.
Researchers Develop Materials That Can Revolutionize How Light is Harnessed for Solar Energy
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a way to harness more power from singlet fission to increase the efficiency of solar cells, providing a tool to help push forward the development of next-generation devices.
Burning Invasive Western Juniper Maintains Sagebrush Dominance Longer
The researchers looked at ecological data for as long as 33 years after either fire or cutting down juniper was used to control junipers.