ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Ice-free Arctic summers could happen on earlier side of predictions

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.28.2019 09:29 AM

A new study in AGU's journal Geophysical Research Letters predicts the Arctic Ocean will be ice-free in summer by mid-century.

Visualizing the interconnections among climate risks

02.28.2019 08:08 AM

Contributing to the understanding of global warming impacts Socio-economic activities in the present world have become increasingly interdependent because of rapid technological progress, urbanization, and globalization.

More extreme coastal weather events likely to increase bluff erosion, landslide activity

02.27.2019 08:24 AM

Unstable slopes on Oregon's coastline could see a 30 percent jump in landslide movements if extreme storms become frequent enough to increase seacliff erosion by 10 percent, a new study by Oregon State University shows.

Chemistry breakhrough: capturing carbon dioxide for keeps

02.27.2019 07:32 AM

Carbon dioxide has a new process of converting it into coal Scientists from RMIT University have discovered an economically viable process of converting carbon dioxide into solid coal through liquid metals.

Unprecedented biological changes in the global ocean

02.26.2019 07:56 AM

Current monitoring of marine biological systems only covers a tiny fraction of the ocean, which limits our ability to confidently predict the expected effects of climate disturbances on marine biodiversity.

Estrogen made by neurons important to making memories

02.25.2019 08:31 AM

Estrogen in the brain is important to keep neurons communicating and memories being made, scientists report.

More water resources over the Sahel region of Africa in the 21st century under global warming

02.25.2019 07:56 AM

The Sahel is a semi-arid region of transition in Africa between the Sahara and the Sudanian Savanna, which is extremely sensitive to the precipitation change. This vulnerable region is known for regular severe droughts and megadroughts, leading to large-scale famine.

University of Queensland researchers convert waste glass using new method

02.25.2019 05:54 AM

Researchers develop new method of converting waste glass into useful products Scientists discover a new technique in recycling even small fragments of glass into a useful substance.

Oxalic acid from captured carbon dioxide: a new process

02.23.2019 10:49 AM

Scientists discover the process in converting captured carbon dioxide into oxalic acid Michigan Technological University scientists discovered a method in capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxalic acid.

UBC researchers explore an often ignored source of greenhouse gas

02.23.2019 08:40 AM

In a new study from UBC's Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions--bicarbonates hidden in the lake water used to irrigate local orchards.

Marine ecosystems changing color influenced by climate change

02.21.2019 08:17 AM

A change in color in the oceans indicate climate change affecting marine ecosystems The threat of climate change in marine ecosystems increases and is evidenced by the intensity of the colors of the oceans.

How to feed the world by 2050?

02.18.2019 07:57 AM

One of the most significant challenges of the 21st Century is how to sustainably feed a growing and more affluent global population with less water and fertilizers on shrinking acreage, despite stagnating yields, threats of pests and disease, and a changing climate.

Singapore Beaches hounded by microplastics with pathogenic bacteria

02.15.2019 07:58 AM

Bacterial scare on the beaches of Singapore National University of Singapore scientists have discovered a biodiverse bacteria thriving on microplastics across Singapore's beaches and coastal regions.

The Life Cycle of an Olive

02.13.2019 18:26 PM

Olives and olive oil are food staples around the world, but many people do not know that olive trees are one of the oldest growing trees in the world - some may live to be as old as 1,500 years, with the average lifespan being 500 years.

Super-absorbent fake leaves suck carbon dioxide from the environment

02.13.2019 09:45 AM

Fake leaves can harness artificial photosynthetic reactions that can reduce carbon dioxide in the environment

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