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Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from space
Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from spaceNews

Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from space

Rising dramatically from the heart of the Sahara Desert, Jebel Uweinat (Mount Uwaynat) stands as a monumental natural landmark where the borders of Egypt, Libya,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 14, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warmingScience

Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming

Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, ancient volcanoes continued to emit carbon dioxide long after their eruptions ended, driving unexpected climate shifts. Research led by Rutgers…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past
El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience

El Niño oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past

A recent study from Duke University researchers reveals that the El Niño phenomenon, a warm ocean event with global climatic impact, has been occurring for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate modelsClimate

New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models

A recent study reveals that our understanding of historical climate patterns, particularly in Southeast Asia, may have been more complicated than once thought, especially when…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate

Nan Madol’s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
France’s historic D-Day beaches threatened by rising sea levels
France’s historic D-Day beaches threatened by rising sea levelsNews

France’s historic D-Day beaches threatened by rising sea levels

By Matthieu CLAVEL | AFP Caen, France - As France prepares to mark 80 years since Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, the…
SourceSourceMay 27, 2024 Full article
Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 history
Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 historyScience

Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 history

In a groundbreaking study, an international consortium of geoscientists, with significant contributions from University of Utah researchers, has unraveled the intricate history of atmospheric carbon…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 8, 2023 Full article