Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected strategy: breeding in the winter.
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NASA Data Shows July 22 Was Earth’s Hottest Day on Record
July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data.
New Understanding of Fly Behavior Has Potential Application in Robotics, Public Safety
Why do flies buzz around in circles when the air is still? And why does it matter?
Energy Planning in Ghana as a Role Model for the World
Under the leadership of Empa scientist Mashael Yazdanie, an international research team is investigating ways to better plan for climate-resilient energy systems in the Global South.
Climate Is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds
While human activity has had a massive effect on the natural world, a new study from North Carolina State University finds that climate is still the most influential factor in determining where mammals can thrive.
Warming Has More Impact Than Cooling on Greenland’s “Firn”
CU Boulder study finds disproportionate effects of temperature shifts on an icy glacier layer.