The Pacific Ocean’s currents support a diverse ecosystem. Warmer currents during the last ice age may also have supported early human settlements.
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Colorado Mountains Bouncing Back From ‘Acid Rain’ Impacts
A long-term trend of ecological improvement is appearing in the mountains west of Boulder.
Southern Hemisphere Westerly Winds Likely to Intensify as Climate Warms
Polar climate scientists have created the most high resolution past record of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds.
Significant Increase in Depression Seen Among Children During First Lockdown
The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.
Almost a Third of Young Adults With Asthma Are Ignoring COVID-19 Guidelines, Says Survey
Awareness of guidelines to prevent COVID-19 is high among young asthma sufferers but around a third do not comply with them, according to a new survey published in the Journal of Asthma.
Several U.S. Populations and Regions Remain Exposed to High Arsenic Concentrations in Drinking Water
A new national study of public water systems found that arsenic levels were not uniform across the U.S., even after implementation of the latest national regulatory standard.


