An observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.
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Desert Teamwork Explains Global Pattern of Co-operation in Birds
This landmark finding explains the long-standing mystery of why co-operation among birds is associated with unpredictable environments worldwide.
NASA Satellites Show How Clouds Respond to Arctic Sea Ice Change
The new insights come during a time when Arctic sea ice appears to have hit its annual minimum extent after waning during the warmer months in 2021.
Arctic Sea Ice 12th-Lowest on Record
Sea ice covered more area this summer compared to recent years, but it was also much thinner.
The Coastal Northeastern US is a Global Warming Hotspot; 2˚C of Summer Warming Has Already Occurred
New research, led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst reveals, for the first time, not only that the coastal Northeast—from Maine to Delaware—is heating faster than most regions of North America, but that this heating is linked to drastic alterations in the ocean and atmospheric conditions over the North Atlantic.
NASA Prototypes New Tracking Tag for Sea Otters and other Wildlife with USGS and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Today's technology offers far better solutions, creating a network of animal trackers that can deliver accurate, GPS-enabled otter locations more frequently.


