Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the Earth as a whole due to climate change.
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Climate Change Could Cause “Disaster” in the World’s Oceans, Say UC Irvine Scientists
Climate-driven heating of seawater is causing a slowdown of deep circulation patterns in the Atlantic and Southern oceans, according to University of California, Irvine Earth system scientists, and if this process continues, the ocean’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be severely limited, further exacerbating global warming.
Broccoli Looks More Like Cauliflower in a Warmer World
As seasoned gardeners know, broccoli heads don’t develop properly and can resemble cauliflower when grown in higher temperatures.
Riddle Solved: Why Was Roman Concrete So Durable?
An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia.
Applying Artificial Intelligence To Decarbonize Buildings
An international team of researchers is applying artificial intelligence techniques to design energy-efficient district heat pump systems that better serve human needs and behaviors while reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.
Coral Species That Withstand Ocean Warming Identified
A team of marine scientists studying reefs in the Pacific island of Palau have identified genetic subgroups of a common coral species that exhibit tolerance to the extreme heat associated with marine heatwaves.