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Simultaneous Heatwaves Will be More Frequent Due to Climate Change

Numerous large heatwaves the size of Mongolia happened at the same time approximately every day during the warm seasons of the 2010s throughout the Northern Hemisphere, according to a study guided by scientists from the Washington State University (WSU).

17 Dec 2021

Nature's Amazing Resilience Revealed in Drought Experiment at Biosphere 2

A group of 80 international research scientists aimed to complete an unprecedented experiment wherein they forced the world's only enclosed rainforest, located in the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2, through a controlled drought and recovery for a period of four months.

17 Dec 2021

Report Provides Research Directions to Maximize Understanding of Climate Change’s Social Impact

How might human-driven climate change trigger food shortages, water scarcity, armed conflict or future pandemics? Conversely, could a changing environment strengthen bonds of community in some places?

17 Dec 2021

Marine Species can Help Protect Others from Climate Change, Research Shows

Some marine species can help protect others from climate change by shielding them from heat, according to a new study by a Texas A&M University at Galveston professor.

17 Dec 2021

Climate Change is Increasing Extreme Events in the World's Oceans

Anthropogenic climate change is becoming increasingly noticeable, in Switzerland most recently during the summer of 2021, which was marked by heavy rains and flooding.

17 Dec 2021

Urban Living Makes Nighttime Hours More Uncomfortable

City living has its perks: Live music, museums, trendy cafés and much more. But urban living isn't so cool when it comes to summer weather.

17 Dec 2021

Manipulating Photorespiration to Help Crops Withstand Heat

Researchers from the University of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have grown genetically modified tobacco plants that exhibit less energy-intensive photorespiration characteristics. These plants have hig...

16 Dec 2021

Arctic Meltwater Produces Significant Effects on Biological Processes and Marine Organisms

In the summer months, sea ice from the Arctic drifts through Fram Strait into the Atlantic. Thanks to meltwater, a stable layer forms around the drifting ice atop the salty seawater, producing significant effects on biological processes and marine organisms.

16 Dec 2021

Researchers Study Dueling Effects of Climate Change Factors on Vegetation Response to Drought

Globally, plants are reaping the benefits of elevated CO2 levels in the atmosphere by increasing photosynthesis rates, a phenomenon known as the CO2 fertilization effect.

16 Dec 2021

Seagrass Meadows may not Always Aid in Combating Climate Change

To avert the worst consequences of climate change, humanity needs to considerably reduce the amount carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere over the coming years.

16 Dec 2021