New research reveals that volcanic eruptions can indirectly raise stratospheric moisture levels. This indirect effect can be as significant as direct injections observed after the 2022 Hunga eruptions.
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The management of plastic waste continues to be a pending issue in today's society, with very low recycling rates, the uncontrolled burning of large quantities of plastic waste and the associated environmental problems.
A new species of coelacanth fish from western Australia challenges the notion that they are the oldest living fossils.
Hidden under an average layer of ice 2 kilometers thick, there is a wide variety of landscapes that were once ice-free. But... when did this happen?
So far in the 2024 hurricane season, the number of storms is well below what was forecast, Dr. Christian Dominguez explains what could be happening.
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, many consumers are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. One area ripe for improvement is laundry, an essential household chore that can have significant ecological consequences.
New observations suggest galaxies are larger than previously thought and Andromeda could already be touching the Milky Way.
Temperatures in the 2070 could be up to 10°C hotter than in the 1990s, both during the day and at night, new research reveals. Will there be heat related deaths? Find out about the alarming implications.
The Harvest Supermoon on September 17 will light up the night sky with a partial eclipse, visible across North America, Europe, and Africa.
Researchers recently disclosed the discovery of a giant fossil of a marine scorpion in Australia, which exceeded the size of an adult. See more information.
Who doesn’t want to know the secret to longevity, right? Although there is no magic formula, researchers have observed that excluding a protein can reduce inflammation and extend lifespan.
According to new research, the origin of rain is important for predicting the risk of global water security; this risk is greater than previously thought.