Scientists have filled a gaping hole in the world’s climate records by reconstructing 600 years of soil-moisture swings across southern and central South America.
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July 07, 2020
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July 07, 2020
To find out how volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean influence earthquakes and tsunamis, a team of scientists listens for ‘echoes’ from under the sea.
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July 06, 2020
Climate change will intensify winds that steer hurricanes north over Texas in the late 21st century, increasing the odds for fast-moving storms like 2008’s Ike, compared with slow-movers like 2017’s Harvey, says new research.
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July 03, 2020
Although emissions temporarily dipped due to coronavirus, the numbers are bouncing back quickly as economies reopen.
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July 02, 2020
A scientist reflects on the potential harms of chasing whales with boats to try to get that perfect snapshot.
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June 30, 2020
Previously unrecognized structural lines deep in the Earth appear to signal the locations of giant deposits of copper, lead, zinc and other vital metals near the surface.
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June 29, 2020
The Earth Institute’s inaugural professional development training effort will provide cutting-edge content and tools to prepare K-12 educators to teach climate change in the classroom.
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June 25, 2020
Celebrating the life and work of Lamont's Walter C. Pitman III.
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June 25, 2020
Changes in carbon emissions, individual behaviors, and government responses will have a big impact on the environment and our ability to combat climate change.
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June 19, 2020
The environmental tragedy does not stop even in the face of the pandemic. From January to April, over 1200 square kilometers of forest were wiped out.
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June 17, 2020
A student group examined the types of microplastics entering the river, and created a way for citizen scientists to help with the research.
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June 16, 2020
Women and people of color are historically underrepresented in the geosciences. Through two different diversity initiatives, graduate student Kailani Acosta is working to change that.
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June 16, 2020
Research by Center for Climate and Life Fellow Pierre Dutrieux will lead to greater understanding of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet’s future stability and associated sea level rise.
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June 15, 2020
In a century or two, future generations will be able to ‘read’ the pandemic chapter in ice cores — if glaciers still exist then.
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June 15, 2020
Social distancing and mask-wearing are here to stay for the foreseeable future. This guide will help you safely disinfect and reuse some types of disposable masks.
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