Sea-level rise due to ice loss in Antarctica could become a major risk for coastal protection even in the near term, scientists say.
The Antarctica Factor: Model Uncertainties Reveal Upcoming Sea-Level Risk
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Bolivian Highland Heart
For Valentine’s Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical formation in the dramatic landscape of the southern highlands of Bolivia.
Forests Bouncing Back From Beetles, but Elk and Deer Slowing Recovery
Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle.
Cocoa Could Bring Sweet Relief to Walking Pain for People With Peripheral Artery Disease
Consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to the results of a small, preliminary, phase II research trial published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation Research.
As Groundwater Depletes, Arid American West is Moving East
Even under modest climate warming scenarios, the continental United States faces a significant loss of groundwater – about 119 million cubic meters, or roughly enough to fill Lake Powell four times or one quarter of Lake Erie, a first-of-its-kind study has shown.
Ohio Research: Tourists Pose Continued Risks for Disease Transmission to Endangered Mountain Gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
