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03-28-2024
Strongest ocean current on Earth is speeding up and causing problems
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the most powerful current on Earth, encircling Antarctica and influencing the global climate. Over the last few decades, observations show that it has been speeding up. Experts were uncertain whether this was a result of human-caused warming or a natural pattern. However, scientists have discovered that this oceanic powerhouse is getting even stronger. What does this mean for our planet's future? Ocean depths An international team of researchers embarked on a daring expedition to remote, turbulent waters. The goal was to...
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12-16-2020
The value of renewable energy depends on the location
The environmental benefits of renewable energy vary significantly from place...
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12-16-2020
When the dinosaurs vanished, forests expanded and thrived
Forests were expanding and thriving during the disappearance of dinosaurs...
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12-15-2020
The moon controls methane emissions from the Arctic Ocean
A new study from UIT suggests that the moon controls...
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12-14-2020
Evolution is no match for global warming
Evolution cannot keep up with the pace of global warming,...
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12-14-2020
Tropical trees die younger in hot temperatures
A new study from the University of Leeds has produced...
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12-14-2020
Common starfish may not survive extreme ocean conditions
Common starfish will struggle to survive the extreme marine heatwaves...
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12-14-2020
Toxic algal blooms will become more frequent off the U.S. west coast
Toxic algal blooms will become more frequent off the U.S....
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12-13-2020
Indigenous fishing practices are needed to revive salmon fisheries
Salmon fisheries in the North Pacific are facing multiple challenges,...
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12-13-2020
Cassava could help restore degraded land
In a new study, experts are describing the untapped potential...
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12-12-2020
Lakes with low oxygen levels release large amounts of methane
As temperatures rise, the bottom waters of lakes and reservoirs...
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12-11-2020
Caribbean king crabs can help restore coral reefs
Rising temperatures, pollution, overfishing, and disease are all major threats...
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12-11-2020
Sunflower sea stars are vanishing after mass mortality event
Sunflower sea stars may never recover from a marine epidemic...
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