Halley Research Station, Antarctica – A team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is gearing up for an expedition to the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica to unravel the mysteries behind the calving processes that result in the formation of colossal icebergs.
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Fell in Half Last Year
Forest loss in the Brazilian Amazon was down 50 percent, year on year, in 2023, according to government figures.
Why Are Bees Making Less Honey? Study Reveals Clues in Five Decades of Data
Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study by Penn State researchers has uncovered clues in the mystery of the missing honey.
Some Mosquitoes Like It Hot
Certain populations of mosquitoes are more heat tolerant and better equipped to survive heat waves than others, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
New Project Focuses on Improved Understanding of Clouds and Aerosols in Weather and Climate
Cloud-aerosol interactions & their impacts in the earth system project, funded by the Horizon Europe program, aims to advance our comprehension of clouds and aerosols in the climate.
No Win-Win? Input-Efficient Technologies Might Not Be so Efficient After All
To address natural resource scarcity, pollution, and other harmful effects of climate change, some scientists and policymakers emphasize the adoption of input-efficient technologies like water-saving devices and fuel-saving stoves.