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Study Indicates Lack of Evidence for Decadal Internal Oscillatory Signals

According to a group of meteorologists, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) do not seem to exist.

6 Jan 2020

New International Mechanisms can Ensure Sustainable, Decarbonized Future

A recent academic study has warned that the global revolution of low-carbon energy is likely to be at risk if new governance mechanisms and international agreements are not implemented to guarantee a continuous supply of rare metals and minerals.

6 Jan 2020

21st Century Science Meets 18th Century Science at the Australian National Maritime Museum

From January 7 until January 10 the Australian National Maritime Museum will be hosting one of the world’s most advanced Oceanographic study vessels, the R/V Falkor, before it commences a year-long study of the oceans around Australia.

6 Jan 2020

Statistical Learning Techniques Help Extract Climate Change Fingerprint

In October 2019, Utah-based weather scientists measured the lowest temperature of -37.1 °C in the United States (except for Alaska). This temperature was the lowest to be ever recorded in the month of October.

3 Jan 2020

Hurricane Florence was Larger and Caused More Rainfall due to Climate Change

According to a new study, Hurricane Florence was spatially larger owing to climate change caused by humans and generated more extreme rainfall.

3 Jan 2020

Study Finds Rainfall in Arid Regions Increases After Volcanic Eruptions

The White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted recently, resulting in over 40 casualties. Apart from the temporary damage, huge volcanic eruptions could also lead to considerable changes in the climate within the next two to three years.

2 Jan 2020

Comprehensive Assessment Methods to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Countries across the globe have been adhering to a blueprint from the United Nations to develop a more sustainable future. However, a new study reveals that the blueprint cannot be a permanent solution, and would have to be remodeled constantly.

2 Jan 2020

Annual River Ice Cover will Decline with Increase in Global Temperatures

Each year, water in more than half of the rivers on Earth freeze. Such frozen rivers serve as vital transportation networks for industries and communities situated at higher latitudes.

2 Jan 2020

Researchers Track Emissions in China

In January 2013, many people in Beijing experienced a multiweek period of severely degraded air, known colloquially as the "Airpocalypse," which made them sick and kept them indoors.

31 Dec 2019

Study Shows How Climate Change Impacts Mussel Population

The oceans are quickly acidifying with increasing climate change. Now, biologists from the University of Chicago have performed a novel study that reveals that mussels grown in an acidic experimental setting grew smaller shells when compared to those raised in normal environmental levels.

23 Dec 2019

Indigenous Students to Get on Board RV Investigator

A new program launched by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate in research undertaken in Australia’s vast marine estate.

23 Dec 2019

Metal-Organic Framework Membrane can Efficiently Turn Saltwater Potable

The world’s surface is covered by 71% of seawater, but despite this fact, four billion people still face severe water scarcity problems at least one month of the year.

20 Dec 2019

New Solution for Developing Low-Cost Solar Technology

While the global demand for renewable energy is increasing dramatically, scientists from Germany and Lithuania have developed a new solution for developing cost-effective solar technology.

20 Dec 2019

New Flagship EU Project Focused on Replacing Toxic Solvents with Renewable Alternatives

Biotechnology company Circa Group has announced it is leading the consortium for new EU project ReSolute – a flagship Horizon 2020 project set to develop the first commercial plant to produce Cyrene™ a new, sustainably-sourced, safer alternative to traditional, fossil-based solvents.

From Circa Group Ltd 20 Dec 2019

Stora Enso Invests to Build Facility for Bio-Based Plastic Packaging Material

Stora Enso has announced that it is investing EUR 9 million to build a pilot facility for enabling the production of bio-based plastics as barrier in transparent packaging.

From Stora Enso 20 Dec 2019