Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia’s Pinnacles, which are part of the world’s largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1000km, have provided new insights into Earth’s ancient climate and changing landscape.
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Rapid warming has impacted the northern ecosystem so significantly that scientists are concerned the region’s vegetation is losing the ability to recover from climate shocks, suggests a new study.
Novel Computational Method Could Prove a Game-Changer in Tracking Down River Polluters
Recent months have seen national outcry over water companies allowing sewage pollution in rivers to breach acceptable limits.
The Hidden Role of Air Pollution in Cognitive Decline
Air pollution is often viewed as an outdoor hazard and a threat to respiratory health.
Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice Approached Historic Lows
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on September 11, 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
Airborne DNA Tech Transforms Endangered Wildlife Monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia’s most endangered species.