Tidal range schemes can protect estuaries and coastal areas from the effects of sea level rise according to Lancaster researchers.
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‘Carbon Vault’ Peat Suffers From Drought
Peatlands are affected more by drought than expected.
Weakening Subtropical Circulation under Greenhouse Warming
The latest climate models show a weakening of the subtropical circulation in a scenario of stable greenhouse warming, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
Need for Speed: How Hummingbirds Switch Mental Gears in Flight
Hummingbirds use two distinct sensory strategies to control their flight, depending on whether they’re hovering or in forward motion, according to new research by University of British Columbia (UBC) zoologists.
New Study Reveals Solar Cycle's Impact on Tropical Pacific Climate
Researchers from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have unveiled a compelling link between the 11-year solar cycle and the long-term climate patterns in the tropical Pacific.
Winter Storm Wallops the U.S.
A potent winter storm plowed across the eastern half of the United States on January 9, 2024, delivering heavy rain and snow, strong winds, and damaging tornadoes.