When using pyrite to understand Earth’s ocean and atmosphere: Think local, not global
The ocean floor is vast and varied, making up more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. Scientists have long used
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Climate change-driven snowmelt in Alps triggers abrupt seasonal change
Spring snowmelt in the Alps is occurring earlier in the year due to climate change and as a result triggering abrupt deviations in mountain ecosystems. These changes could negatively affect the functioning of these valuable ecosystems.
Read morePost-wildfire landslides becoming more frequent in southern California
American Geophysical Union U.S. Geological Survey Joint Release WASHINGTON–Southern California can now expect to see post-wildfire landslides occurring almost every
Read moreInternet fiber optics could provide valuable insight into geological phenomena
Fiber-optic cables run underneath nearly all city grids across the United States and provide internet and cable TV to millions,
Read moreForests’ long-term capacity to store carbon is dropping in regions with extreme annual fires
More intense and frequent fires are reducing the size of tree communities in many regions of the world. Slower-growing tree
Read moreSocial dilemma follows 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano
The unprecedented cost of the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawai’i reflects the intersection of distinct physical and social phenomena: infrequent,
Read moreClimate change-driven snowmelt in Alps triggers abrupt seasonal change
Spring snowmelt in the Alps is occurring earlier in the year due to climate change and as a result triggering
Read morePaleontologists discover new insect group after solving 150-year-old mystery
SFU-led research team uncovers how fossil dragonfly relatives have been misclassified due to their striking similarity
Read moreAsteroid dust found in crater closes case of dinosaur extinction
Researchers believe they have closed the case of what killed the dinosaurs, definitively linking their extinction with an asteroid that
Read moreGeometallurgist and NSF CAREER awardee breaks down barriers
University of Arizona assistant professor Isabel Barton is bringing together people and ideas from multiple industry specialties, academic disciplines and demographic backgrounds to improve mining sustainability and mineral resources education
Read moreFor selenium in rivers, timing matters
Selenium contamination of freshwater ecosystems is an ongoing environmental health problem around the world. A naturally occurring trace element, selenium
Read moreDingo effects on ecosystem visible from space
Satellite images taken over three decades show that keeping dingoes out comes at a price.
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