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Life on Earth has evolved over billions of years, starting from a single-celled microbe to the complex multicellular organisms that we see today. One crucial process that played a significant role in this evolutionary journey is biomineralization. This phenomenon involves the production of hardened mineralized tissues, such as skeletons, by living organisms. Not only did

In a recent study led by atmospheric scientist Bin Wang from the University of Hawai’i, it has been found that multiyear La Niña events have become more frequent over the past century. This discovery raises concerns about the potential impacts of these prolonged events on weather patterns, ocean conditions, and various industries, including tourism and

Southeast Asia experiences heavy autumn and winter rainfalls, known as winter monsoons, which can lead to devastating floods and landslides. While the scientific community has extensively studied and understood summer monsoons, there is a lack of knowledge regarding winter monsoons. The absence of data from weather stations during certain periods has made it challenging to

Scientists have long relied on ice cores to study past changes in climate. However, the traditional methods of sampling ice cores have limitations that prevent a deeper understanding of temperature variations over time. In a groundbreaking study led by researchers from the Astro-Glaciology Laboratory at the RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan, a new laser-based sampling

Marine heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of climate change, posing a significant threat to sensitive species. The excessive heat produced by carbon pollution has been largely absorbed by the oceans, leading to abnormally high water temperatures. While the impact of surface heat waves on marine life has been extensively

Get ready to witness one of the most mind-blowing celestial events on Earth: the supermoon! Brace yourself for an experience that will take your breath away, as the moon comes closer to us than ever before, illuminating the night sky with its mesmerizing beauty. In this article, we’ll embark on an exciting journey into the

A team of researchers from Africa, Asia, and Europe has identified three criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of migration as a means of adapting to climate change. The study highlights the fact that migration is not a silver-bullet solution to climate risks and that it can create winners and losers. Remittances, which include flows of

Dust storms are a major ecological concern and have a significant impact on the climate. They pose a health hazard and can cause respiratory problems. The particles of dust travel freely from country to country and continent to continent and can spread pathogens, contributing to the outbreak of pandemics. However, an early warning for waves

Groundwater pumping has caused the Earth’s axis to shift and has contributed to sea-level rise, according to a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters. Using climate models, researchers estimated that humans pumped 2,150 gigatons of groundwater between 1993 and 2010, the equivalent of over 6mm of sea-level rise. The Earth’s rotational pole moves during

A new international study conducted by a group of scientists led by the Universities of Groningen and Birmingham reveals that protecting our planet from the impact of climate change requires reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which currently accounts for a third of man-made GHG emissions. The research suggests that unless

The use of seaweed farming to capture sufficient carbon to meet climate goals may not be practical due to the vast ocean areas required to remove between 2.5 and 13 gigatons of atmospheric carbon per year, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The research suggests that around one million square kilometers

New research by scientists at The University of Manchester suggests that areas of the ocean that are rich in marine life are having a bigger impact on our ecosystems and the climate than previously thought. The research has identified the primary source of urea, a nitrogen-rich compound vital for the growth and development of living

Recently, a graph showing a single red line that charts sea surface temperatures in the North Atlantic Ocean went viral due to its startling display of unprecedented warming. The warming is nearly 2 degrees (1.09 Celsius) above the mean dating back to 1982, the earliest year with comparable data. Researchers are concerned about the huge