Climate changes are conjuring a whirlwind ride that seems to present some creatures opportunities to thrive.
Mixing Theory, Observation to Envision Adaptations in a Warmer World
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Ocean Ecosystem: Mixotrophic Microorganisms Play Key Role
A team of international researchers led by Federico Baltar of the University of Vienna and José M González of the University of La Laguna has identified a previously unknown group of bacteria, called UBA868, as key players in the energy cycle of the deep ocean.
West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreated far inland, re-advanced since last Ice Age
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is melting rapidly, raising concerns it could cross a tipping point of irreversible retreat in the next few decades if global temperatures rise 1.5 to 2.0 degrees Celsius (2.7 to 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels.
Sea of Pollen Visible From Space
Seasonal allergy sufferers be warned: this story may have you reaching for the antihistamines.
Prolonged Power Outages, Often Caused by Weather Events, Hit Some Parts of the U.S. Harder Than Others
Joan Casey lived through frequent wildfire-season power outages when she lived in northern California.
Coal Trains Increase Air Pollution in San Francisco Bay Area
Coal trains and terminal operations add a significant amount of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution to urban areas, more so than other freight or passenger trains, according to a study conducted in Richmond, California, by the University of California, Davis.
