Oxidized organic molecules originating from the Amazon rainforest are crucial components contributing to the formation of aerosol particles in the tropical free troposphere, according to a new study led by the University of Helsinki.

A new technique developed by UCLA geologists that uses artificial intelligence to better predict where and why landslides may occur could bolster efforts to protect lives and property in some of the world’s most disaster-prone areas.

Volcanic disasters have been studied since Pompeii was buried in 79 A.D., leading the public to believe that scientists already know why, where, when and how long volcanoes will erupt.

New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reduces uncertainty in future climate change linked to the stratosphere, with important implications for life on Earth. 

UConn researchers use ancient plant leaf wax – signatures for what happened millions of years ago -- to reconstruct the history of Taiwan's mountains.

On a recent spring morning, Dave Hallac probably should have been at his desk in the regional offices of the National Park Service in Manteo, North Carolina, reading mail and going over budgets.

”The spring has finally arrived,” announced Michael Tjernström, Professor at Stockholm University and Chief Scientist of ARTofMELT2023 to the expedition participants during the routine breakfast meeting at 08.30 UTC on June 10th. Excitement mixed with relief filled the room.

Climate change has profound effects on ecosystems and on the compositions of species communities globally.

As human-driven climate change amplifies natural disasters, hurricanes and typhoons stand to increase in intensity.

Many of the world’s largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of the highest-risk countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa demonstrating the lowest capacity for adaptation, a landmark study has shown.