New study shows how Amazon trees use recent rainfall in the dry season and support the production of their own rain
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical forest, home to unmatched biodiversity and one of the planet’s longest…
No glaciers or crevasses—332 underwater canyons discovered in Antarctica, five times more than previously thought, which could accelerate sea level rise
Scientists have just discovered that Antarctica—that place we all imagine as nothing but ice and penguins—is hiding hundreds…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…
The blind men and the climate scenario elephant
Dr Yue (Nina) Chen Dr Yue (Nina) Chen was chief climate risk officer at US federal banking regulator…
Aid agencies ask countries to send more funds to help Afghanistan after Sunday’s earthquake
ADVERTISEMENT Aid agencies in the worst affected areas of Afghanistan after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday…
Scientists create biodegradable plastic stronger than PET
The PET-alternative PDCA is biodegradable and has superior physical properties. A Kobe University team of bioengineers engineered E.…
Sewage in Thames disrupts Olympic swimmers’ pollution challenge
A group of world-class swimmers who swam the Thames this week to raise awareness of river pollution had…
Hurricane Kiko will make historic direct hit on Hawaii, spaghetti models predict
Hurricane Kiko’s course has shifted and the major storm is now headed straight for Hawaii in a rare…
UK’s first recycled EV battery cells cut carbon emissions by 32%
Altilium and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have showcased the UK’s first electric vehicle battery cells made from recycled…
Australia plants a second solar tree — 555 kW and artificial photosynthesis to beat coal and hydrogen
Another solar tree, or rather a solar garden, is being developed in Australia, and this solar garden may…
Country diary: Nothing more than a cormorant – and that’s fine by me | Coastlines
West Bay harbourside at the end of the school holidays seethes with visitors enjoying a last lick of…
Bhakra to release more water into Punjab as Pong dam hits full capacity
The BBMB will increase the outflows from the Bhakra Dam by 10,000 cusecs on Thursday afternoon. It will…