In late November 2022, a minor geomagnetic storm in Earth’s magnetosphere led to a vibrant display of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights.
Vibrant Aurora Over Hudson Bay
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Oregon State University-Led Effort to Find Earth’s Oldest Ice Begins This Month in Antarctica
A team of 22 scientists from the Oregon State University-led Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, or COLDEX, is headed to Antarctica for the first field season in its pursuit of the Earth’s oldest ice and the climate records preserved in it.
Biodiversity Unbalanced as Ice-Free Antarctic Areas Grow
A study into the impact of global warming on the biodiversity of the Antarctic has identified how predicted expansion of ice-free areas will impact native animals and plants, paving the way for the invasion of non-native species in Antarctica.
Study Reveals Intensive Grassland Management Hampers the Recovery of Soil Food Webs From Drought
New research led by a team of scientists from The University of Manchester has shown that intensive grassland management impairs the capacity of soils to buffer extreme droughts, which are becoming more frequent and intense.
To Save Nature, Focus on Populations, Not Species
Human-released greenhouse gasses are causing the world to warm, and with that warming comes increasing stress for many of the planet’s plants and animals.
World Soil Day: U of G Testing Technique Promises Healthier Soil, Food
The ground may now be frozen in most parts of Canada, but beneath it is a complex ecosystem nurturing various life forms.
