A new study carried out by an international team of researchers, using the chemistry of ocean sediments has highlighted a widespread picture of Atlantic circulation changes associated with rapid climate change in the past.
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Study shows ocean acidification is having major impact on marine life
Carbon dioxide emissions are killing off coral reefs and kelp forests as heat waves and ocean acidification damage marine ecosystems, scientists have warned.
Writing in Scientific Reports, researchers say that three centuries of industrial development have already had a marked effect on our seas.
Tweets Prove to be Reliable Indicator of Air Quality Conditions During Wildfires
Tweets originating in California during the state’s 2015 wildfire season suggest that social media can improve predictions of air quality impacts from smoke resulting from wildfires and have the potential to improve rescue and relief efforts, according to research by two USDA Forest Service scientists.
Cost of flood losses in Maritimes could increase by up to 300 per cent
The financial costs of flooding in Canada’s maritime region could spike by 300 per cent by the end of the century if steps are not taken to address the impacts of climate change.
New Family Photos of Mars and Saturn from Hubble
In summer 2018 the planets Mars and Saturn are, one after the other, in opposition to Earth. During this event the planets are relatively close to Earth, allowing astronomers to observe them in greater detail. Hubble took advantage of this preferred configuration and imaged both planets to continue its long-standing observation of the outer planets in the Solar System.
Black Holes Really Just Ever-Growing Balls of String, Researchers Say
Black holes aren’t surrounded by a burning ring of fire after all, suggests new research.