The Effects of the Hurricane Killed Sturgeon in the Apalachicola River
In 2018, hurricane Michael churned through the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall near Florida’s Apalachicola River, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.…
Environmental Science
The Negative Effects of Warming Seas on Giant Kelp begin Early in Life
Kelp forests grow in depths ranging from about 2 m to more than 30 m (6 to 90+ ft) along rocky coastlines. Kelp prefers nutrient-rich,…
With a Closer Look at the Climate Archives
How is the weather changing as a result of global warming? Climate archives provide valuable insights into past climate changes, particularly the processes that propel…
Microplastics may Exacerbate the Toxicity of other Pollutants
Although there is no universal definition of microplastics, they are typically defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters in diameter—roughly the size of a…
Earth’s Core-mantle Barrier Contains Rust and Diamonds
Diamond is a metasomatic mineral that forms during the migration of carbon-bearing fluids, which means it forms from fluids and melts that move through the…
Biodiversity is becoming Unbalanced as Ice-free Antarctic Areas Expand
A study of the impact of global warming on Antarctic biodiversity found that the predicted expansion of ice-free areas will have an impact on native…
Microbes are Crucial to the Nitrogen Cycle in Soil
Microorganisms play critical roles in the nitrogen cycles of various ecosystems. A greater diversity of microorganisms than previously thought is involved in the nitrogen cycle,…
Transparent Earth-like Compounds offer a glimpse into the Ecosystem of the Soil
Transparent soil, which has recently been developed, could help shed light on the hidden world of plant roots. The new material, created by biologists, chemists,…
Why Freezing the Arctic Again is Much more Logical Than it Seems
I’ve grown accustomed to the puzzled looks and occasionally less polite reactions of TV news anchors when I advise refreezing the Arctic. However, this skepticism…
Plant Diversity and Soil Health are Higher in less Intensively Managed Grasslands
For the first time, researchers found that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed…
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