Arctic ice levels logged in the last two years have reached record lows, whilst per decade have – on average since 1979 to 2020 – dropped by nearly 13%, a new vast report on the ocean worldwide shows.
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Observations Confirm That Aerosols Formed from Plant Emitted Compounds Can Make Clouds Brighter
An observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.
NASA Prototypes New Tracking Tag for Sea Otters and other Wildlife with USGS and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Today's technology offers far better solutions, creating a network of animal trackers that can deliver accurate, GPS-enabled otter locations more frequently.
Desert Teamwork Explains Global Pattern of Co-operation in Birds
This landmark finding explains the long-standing mystery of why co-operation among birds is associated with unpredictable environments worldwide.
NASA Satellites Show How Clouds Respond to Arctic Sea Ice Change
The new insights come during a time when Arctic sea ice appears to have hit its annual minimum extent after waning during the warmer months in 2021.
Arctic Sea Ice 12th-Lowest on Record
Sea ice covered more area this summer compared to recent years, but it was also much thinner.