New research has shown that fire-ice - frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans - is vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.
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A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks
Traces of snow clung to Hawaii’s tallest peaks after a winter storm brought over a foot of precipitation to the chain of islands in late November 2023.
Pregnant Women Are Missing Vital Nutrients Needed for Them and Their Babies – And Situation Could Worsen With Plant-Based Foods
Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.
Feathered Friends Can Become Unlikely Helpers for Tropical Coral Reefs Facing Climate Change Threat
Tropical coral reefs are among our most spectacular ecosystems, yet a rapidly warming planet threatens the future survival of many reefs.
Transforming CO2 Into Valuable Products
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Waterloo aims to tackle CO2 emissions in the value chain by transforming CO2 into valuable chemicals needed by industry.
Light Pollution Is Luring Birds to Cities – And Sometimes to Their Deaths
Nearly 1,000 birds were killed in a single night in October when they collided with an illuminated glass building in Chicago.