Research reveals evidence of recurring ancient supereruption
Researchers have discovered a series of large undersea sediment deposits in a region near Italy that were likely formed by an ancient volcanic supereruption.
Researchers have discovered a series of large undersea sediment deposits in a region near Italy that were likely formed by an ancient volcanic supereruption.
Earth Sciences
Nov 14, 2023
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Scientists have long debated the Anthropocene Epoch, a proposed unit of geologic time corresponding to the most recent period in history. It's characterized by substantial human impact on the planet.
Earth Sciences
Oct 25, 2023
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Seeing elephants in the wild is a timelessly awe-inspiring experience. There are only three living species today: the African savannah elephant, African forest elephant, and Asian elephant.
Evolution
Oct 16, 2023
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According to a new paper, ancient Maya reservoirs, which used aquatic plants to filter and clean the water, "can serve as archetypes for natural, sustainable water systems to address future water needs."
Earth Sciences
Oct 9, 2023
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A team of biologists affiliated with multiple institutions in Switzerland and Tanzania has found that early cichlid diversification in Lake Victoria led to their success in deep parts of the lake. In their study, reported ...
The sun is shining, and air feels surprisingly warm when we walk on a 35cm ice that covers a frozen lake in central Finland. The heavy sledges move nicely, because there is not much snow on the ice today. The journey isn't ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 4, 2023
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Though human-made ponds both sequester and release greenhouse gases, when added up, they may be net emitters, according to two related studies by Cornell researchers.
Earth Sciences
Sep 19, 2023
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Hurricane Lee became the busy 2023 hurricane season's first Category 5 storm and one of the most intense hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Ocean. As hurricane Lee's uncertain storm track could potentially take it towards ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 11, 2023
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The Japan Trench is located on the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a region of special interest in earthquake and deep-water research.
Earth Sciences
Sep 11, 2023
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An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and historic environmental change—by swiftly and accurately analyzing pollen.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 7, 2023
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