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The distribution of salt by ocean currents plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate. This is a finding of a new study published in Science Advances by researchers from Dalhousie University, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), and MARUM Center for

Destructive winds originating from thunderstorms in the central United States are becoming more prevalent and widespread as global temperatures continue to rise, according to a new study conducted by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This research, published in Nature Climate Change, highlights a significant five-fold increase in the

Contrary to expectations, this year’s ozone hole in Antarctica turned out to be about average in size. Scientists were initially prepared for a significant increase in the ozone hole due to the undersea volcano’s eruption last year, which injected substantial amounts of water into the atmosphere. However, data from NASA and the National Oceanic and

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a crucial component of global climate and marine ecosystems. It plays a significant role in redistributing heat and salt in the ocean, interacting with the atmosphere, and ventilating the ocean interior. However, there is still much uncertainty surrounding the timing and cause of the initiation and evolution of

As the devastating impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, societies around the world are facing the pressing need to adapt to the challenges of this new reality. However, embracing change and adapting to new ways of life or business practices often requires a profound shift in culture. A pioneering study conducted by a team

Antarctic ice shelves are not as solid and unyielding as they may seem at first glance. In fact, these massive floating ice bodies are riddled with intricate networks of crevasses that play a crucial role in the circulation of seawater beneath them. Recent research led by Cornell University has shed new light on the significance

Over the past half-century, there has been an alarming increase in cyclones in the Arctic region, leading to stronger and more frequent storms. A team of Earth scientists from various institutions has recently conducted a study to gather data on cyclone occurrence and its relationship with rising temperatures in the Arctic. This article delves into

Predicting earthquakes has long been a challenge for scientists due to their irregular cycles and unpredictable nature. Earthquakes can occur without warning, making it difficult to know when or where the next one may strike. However, recent research conducted by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin offers a glimmer of hope in the

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered an expansive hidden landscape buried under the Antarctic ice. This vast terrain of hills and valleys, larger than the size of Belgium, has remained untouched for millions of years. With potentially over 34 million years of undisturbed existence, this hidden world is now threatened by human-driven global warming.

Over the past three decades, a groundbreaking study has examined the impact of fire on boreal forests in North America. This first-of-its-kind approach utilized satellite imagery to analyze the changes in forest composition and discovered a surprising shift that researchers did not previously anticipate. Historically, fires in North American boreal forests have led to the