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The distribution of salt by ocean currents has long been recognized as a critical factor in regulating the global climate. A recent study conducted by researchers from Dalhousie University, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), and MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the
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Destructive winds that flow out of thunderstorms in the central United States are becoming more widespread with warming temperatures, according to new research conducted by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This study, published in Nature Climate Change, highlights the alarming increase in the geographic area affected by damaging
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a crucial role in global climate and marine ecosystems, with its ability to redistribute heat and salt in the ocean, interact with the atmosphere, and ventilate the ocean interior. Despite its significance, the timing and cause of the inception of AMOC and its subsequent evolution have remained unclear.
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Antarctic ice shelves have long been regarded as critical components of the global climate system, but their intricate dynamics remain largely unexplored. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Cornell University has shed new light on the vital role of crevasses in these icy landscapes. Utilizing an innovative underwater robot called Icefin, the team
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The Arctic region has been experiencing alarming changes in recent decades. Earth scientists from North Carolina State University, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, North Carolina A&T State University, and Sandia National Laboratories have conducted research on the Arctic and have discovered that cyclones in the region have become more frequent and stronger. This is of
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The vast icy wilderness of Antarctica has always been a source of fascination for scientists and explorers alike. In recent groundbreaking research, scientists have revealed the existence of a hidden landscape beneath the Antarctic ice that has remained untouched for millions of years. This vast landscape of hills and valleys, covering an area larger than
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A groundbreaking study conducted by Northern Arizona University has shed new light on the impact of fire on boreal forests in North America. Traditional understanding led researchers to believe fires would shift the forests from coniferous to deciduous trees, resulting in a cooling effect on the climate. However, this study reveals surprising findings: while forests
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The intensity and rate of intensification of Atlantic hurricanes have become significant concerns in recent years. A paper published in Scientific Reports highlights that hurricanes are now more likely to rapidly strengthen from weak Category 1 hurricanes to major Category 3 or stronger hurricanes within a 24-hour period, as compared to the period between 1970
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