In the race to make the world more livable for people and nature, progress on land is outpacing successes in the seas, raising red flags that wealthier countries’ advantages may be upsetting a balance, a Michigan State University study shows.
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Oxford University Joins Largest Ever Ocean Survey in a Global Effort to Save Marine Life
Scientists believe little more than 10% of the species that live in our seas have been found and that around two million remain undiscovered.
What Happens in the Tropics Can Reach the Arctic and Set Up Extreme Precipitation Events
In April 2016, a warm front approached southwest Greenland, causing air temperatures in the capital city of Nuuk and the surrounding area to increase rapidly.
An Awesome Aurora
In late-April 2023, a severe geomagnetic storm in Earth’s magnetosphere led to an especially vivid display of the aurora.
Machine Learning Helps Scientists Identify the Environmental Preferences of Microbes
Researchers have figured out a way to predict bacteria’s environmental pH preferences from a quick look at their genomes, using machine learning.
Shrinking Reservoirs in Catalonia
The Catalonia region of Spain is experiencing a long-term drought, which has shrunk reservoirs and led to water restrictions.