Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots go into the ground.
Study Identifies Coastal Black Pine Trees Resistant to Tsunamis and Strong Winds
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Floods, Droughts, Then Fires: Hydroclimate Whiplash Is Speeding Up Globally
New research links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere’s sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.
Ocean Sand is in Demand, But Mining it Comes at a Cost
Sand is among the most used natural resources on Earth, second only to water.
Integrating Historic Data Stands to Improve Climate Models in the Global South
An international team led by McGill University researchers has devised a way to improve the accuracy of climate change models for the Global South by integrating historical records kept by missionaries and other visitors.
Fires Tear Through Los Angeles
Multiple destructive fires broke out in the hills of Los Angeles County in early January 2025. As of January 8, several major wildland fires burned, fueled by a dry landscape and winds that gusted up to 100 miles per hour.
Dense Human Population is Linked to Longer Urban Coyote Survival
Tracking coyote movement in metropolitan areas shows the animals spend lots of time in natural settings, but a new study suggests the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on urban coyote survival.
