Ocean acidification by the end of the century could drastically impact important marine species like fleshy seaweeds
The breakup of supercontinents may trigger explosive eruptions that send fountains of diamonds shooting up to Earth’s surface, researchers have discovered.
Science / Nature: coyotes, cats, and suburban skies On a walk near their Southern California home, a father and son encounter coyotes on the hunt, leading to…
Understanding Maui: Aftermath of Tragedy As information becomes more available about the Lahaina Fires, we look to understand the causes and implications of this terrible tragedy — and…
The world’s most endangered marine mammal, a small porpoise called the vaquita, is hanging onto existence and appears to be benefiting from new conservation measures, according to the results of a new scientific survey
The agreement on cuts, aided by a wet winter and $1.2 billion in federal payments, expires at the end of 2026.
By Rich Co Apr 19, 2023 05:16 PM EDT According to a study, 70% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has turned into a hospitable habitat for…
California is taking a beating from what the National Weather Service has called a “seemingly never ending parade” of strong storm systems, which started late last December and are still coming. Called atmospheric rivers, they are long, narrow currents of exceptionally wet air that shoot across the ocean, capable of dumping massive volumes of rain or snow on landfall.
The world’s oceans are massive heat sinks—they absorb as much as 90 percent of the excess heat in the atmosphere. And because the air is swiftly warming, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, the oceans are soaking up more and more heat as time goes on. The new record was published Wednesday, just days after scientists …