
Image of the day: Snow blankets the Atacama DesertNews
Muser NewsDeskJuly 1, 2025
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Image of the day: Snow blankets the Atacama Desert
Snowfall in the Atacama Desert is so uncommon that when it does occur, it transforms one of Earth’s driest landscapes into an unfamiliar scene. On…


New study questions ancient drying of northern AfricaClimate
SourceJune 23, 2025
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New study questions ancient drying of northern Africa
New research casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate Summary: New evidence from leaf wax hydrogen isotopes suggests that northern Africa’s summer rainfall…


New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversityScience
SourceJanuary 31, 2025
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New research uncovers how decreased rainfall and drought affect plant diversity
Summary: Reduced rainfall threatens plant diversity Summary: Declining precipitation leads to a loss of plant species in dryland ecosystems, but the role of dominant grasses…


Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climatesScience
SourceAugust 9, 2024
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Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates
Study sheds new light on the capacity of plants to respond to climate change. By Katie Spenceley | University of Sydney The study is an…
