A large-scale research project at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute has revealed insight into the relationship between surface debris on glaciers and the rate at which they melt.
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Stanford Researchers Use Airborne Radar to Detect Groundwater Beneath Greenland Glacier
Researchers have detected groundwater beneath a glacier in Greenland for the first time using airborne radar data.
Five Years After Fort McMurray Fire, Researchers Warn of Wildfire Risk From Peatlands
Five years after the disastrous wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., researchers are warning that the complex role of peatlands, a factor critical to projecting the risk and behaviour of future fires, is missing from the forecasting model.
Will COVID-19 Eventually Become Just a Seasonal Nuisance?
Within the next decade, the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 could become little more than a nuisance, causing no more than common cold-like coughs and sniffles.
Earthquake Creates Ecological Opportunity
A University of Otago study has revealed how earthquake upheaval has affected New Zealand’s coastal species.
White Roofs and More Green Areas Would Mitigate the Effects of Heat Waves in Cities
The frequency and intensity of heat waves in cities is increasing due to climate change, with a great negative impact on the health and mortality rates of the population.