In parts of California’s iconic mountainous coasts, breathtaking beauty is punctuated by brusque signs warning spectators to stay back from unstable cliffs.
New Approach Estimates Long-Term Coastal Cliff Loss
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How Different Were Galaxies In the Early Universe?
An array of 350 radio telescopes in the Karoo desert of South Africa is getting closer to detecting the “cosmic dawn” — the era after the Big Bang when stars first ignited and galaxies began to bloom.
Warming Climate to Affect Streamflow in the Northeast
Dartmouth study finds snowpack to shrink, but more rain could raise flood risk.
New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse
It is being hailed as a sea change in scientific understanding of the global ocean circulation system and how it will respond as the world heats up.
Studying the Stomach Contents of Spiders Shows How They Help Control Crop Pests
On farms, spiders are important predators who control insect populations, including pests that can damage crops.
Carbon ‘Bank’ at Risk of Failure
Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth’s land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change.
