A new study identifies nine specific large-scale weather patterns that influence extreme precipitation over the Mediterranean.
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Pioneering Research Reveals Gardens Are Secret Powerhouse for Pollinators
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns, according to new research.
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.
How Should We Calculate the Social Cost of Carbon? Researchers Offer Roadmap in New Analysis
In a newly published analysis, a team of researchers lists a series of measures the administration should consider in recalculating the social cost of carbon--a cost-benefit metric that places a monetary value on the impact of climate change.
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.
Colorful Connection Found in Coral’s Ability to Survive Higher Temperatures
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.