Materials scientists at the University of California San Diego have performed powerful laser shock experiments on a perovskite mineral to better understand the geophysical processes in Earth's deep interior and the mechanisms behind earthquakes deep within the planet.
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More Than 11,000 Workers Filed for Unemployment Assistance Programs Because of Los Angeles Wildfires, New Report Shows
Unemployment claims increased between 12% and 17% due to the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, according to a new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab.
Strong Global Support for Protecting Our Planet
There is strong support for the global 30–30 target on biodiversity, which means that one-third of the Earth’s surface should be protected by 2030.
NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks
Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down.
New DNA Test Reveals Plants’ Hidden Climate Role
Plant roots are essential for both food production and climate, yet until now they have been nearly impossible to measure accurately.
New Study: Coastal Waves Create More Aerosols Than Expected – May Affect Climate and Air Quality
A new discovery about how sea spray forms on coastlines may change our understanding of the oceans’ impact on climate.
