Sea ice coverage in the Arctic Ocean is at one of its lowest levels on record, yet there’s no unanimity on when that ice will disappear completely during summer months.
Decoding Dangers of Arctic Sea Ice With Seismic, Radar Method
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Research Shows How Dust Bowl-Type Drought Causes Unprecedented Productivity Loss
A global research effort led by Colorado State University shows that extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet.
How Trees Recycle Nutrients to Produce Their Autumn Colours
The leaves have turned in the northern hemisphere and the Lower Mainland is seeing its blaze of glory.
The Southern Ocean’s Low-Salinity Water Locked Away CO2 for Decades, But
An AWI study gives a potential explanation as to why the ocean around Antarctica is defying climate model projections and continuing to absorb CO2, despite the effects of climate change.
Want to Save An Endangered Species? Start With the Right DNA Blueprint
When scientists want to trace how a species has changed over time — and predict its prospects for survival — they turn to DNA.
Road Noise Can Actually Make Squirrels Feel Safer, New Study Finds
Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.
