In a significant development, scientists at the University of Tsukuba have put forth a compelling argument that the 1995 Kobe earthquake could have been influenced by subterranean water dynamics beneath the famous Arima Hot Springs. By employing advanced methods to analyze isotopic ratios of hydrogen and oxygen, as well as chloride ions in the hot
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The increasing urgency of climate change is manifested dramatically in the startling rate at which Greenland’s ice is melting. Recent research spearheaded by teams at the University of Barcelona has illuminated the alarming acceleration of ice loss in this Arctic region, with dire implications extending well beyond the immediate environment. Greenland’s ice sheets, integral to
The future of Earth’s ability to sustain a basic standard of living for all hinges on the urgent need for a significant transformation in economic systems and technologies. An international research team, which includes scientists from The Australian National University, emphasizes the critical importance of managing and sharing resources more equitably to secure a safe
The University of Minnesota researchers have made significant strides in the field of tracking ethane emissions from space. This new tool developed by the researchers allows for a better understanding of fossil fuel emissions on a global scale. Ethane, a component commonly found in natural gas, plays a crucial role in plastics manufacturing. The recent
The ocean plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, acting as a sink for approximately one-quarter of the carbon dioxide emitted by human activities each year. Recently, a study published in Nature Geoscience, with a co-author from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, highlighted the significance of rainfall in this process. Understanding the
The battle against methane emissions, a potent contributor to climate change, seems to be a losing one according to recent research. Despite the global pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% over the next decade, data shows that methane emissions have been increasing at an alarming rate over the last five years. The implications of
A recent study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and European University of Rome has shed light on the correlation between fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) exposure during infancy and economic earnings in adulthood. According to the research findings, higher exposure to
The events that unfolded in early August 2022 along the Oder River in Germany sent shockwaves through the environmental science community. Tons of dead fish, mussels, and snails were discovered floating on the river, revealing the devastating impact of an environmental disaster. The cause of this catastrophe was quickly identified as a deadly combination of
The summer of 2024 has been reported as the hottest on record by European climate service Copernicus. This news comes as no surprise, considering that the previous record was set just last year. The continuous rise in temperatures and extreme weather events is a clear indication of the impact of human-caused climate change on our
Water quality has always been a major concern for consumers, especially in light of recent reports about chemical contamination in drinking water. In an effort to address these concerns, a team of water technicians at SimpleLab conducted a study to test the chemical levels in water samples collected from various sources in the San Francisco
Recent research from Washington University in St. Louis has shed light on the significant role that dark-brown carbon (d-BrC) plays as a snow-warming agent in the aftermath of wildfires. This type of carbon, which is light-absorbing and water-insoluble, has been found to be 1.6 times more potent than black carbon, previously thought to be the
Tropical forests play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, serving as a significant terrestrial carbon sink. However, recent research indicates that climate change poses a serious threat to the carbon balance of these ecosystems. A study conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reveals
The research conducted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist, Társilo Girona, sheds light on the possibility of providing the public with days or even months of warning before a major earthquake strikes. By analyzing two significant earthquakes in Alaska and California, Girona and his team discovered a method that could potentially revolutionize earthquake forecasting.
Drylands cover almost half of the world’s land surface, encompassing deserts, shrublands, grasslands, and savanna woodlands. These regions are characterized by water scarcity, which has profound impacts on natural ecosystems and human activities such as agriculture, forestry, and livestock production. While the role of climate change and land management practices in dryland expansion has been
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have recently made an intriguing discovery deep within Earth’s liquid core. This doughnut-shaped region, located at low latitudes and parallel to the equator, has remained hidden until now. The structure, found at the top of the outer core where it meets the mantle, offers new insights into the