Anyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Southeast Asia’s coral triangle, or the reefs of Central America, will surely speak of how stunning and vibrant these environments are.
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The Melting of Large Icebergs Is a Key Stage in the Evolution of Ice Ages
A new study, in which the Andalusian Earth Sciences Institute (IACT) (CSIC-UGR) participated, has described for the first time a key stage in the beginning of the great glaciations and indicates that it can happen to our planet in the future.
Extreme Winter Weather Causes U.S. Blackouts
Texas and other central states set records for cold temperatures during a persistent blast of arctic air.
NASA Missions Make Unprecedented Map of Sun’s Magnetic Field
For decades after its discovery, observers could only see the solar chromosphere for a few fleeting moments: during a total solar eclipse, when a bright red glow ringed the Moon’s silhouette.
What's the Coldest Earth's Ever Been?
For much of its history, our planet has been hotter—sometimes much hotter—than it is today. But our planet has also been colder.
New Method Converts Methane in Natural Gas to Methanol at Room Temperature
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a way to convert the methane in natural gas into liquid methanol at room temperature.