Global analysis of satellite data and river flow records show that higher flow intermittency after climate change may lead to an increasing number of threads in braided rivers, thus impacting ecosystems.
Alberto Montanari
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Timing of Geomagnetic Storms Shapes Their Impact
The impact of geomagnetic storms, which can disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids, is shown to depend on their onset timing.
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The Multi-Faceted Water Footprint of Data Centers
Data centers powering artificial intelligence consume significant amounts of water, highlighting the need for greater transparency regarding water use in both existing and planned facilities.
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Slow Atmospheric Circulations Shape Storm Tracks and Wave-Breaking Patterns
Connections between fast and slow parts of the atmosphere are analyzed over 35 years to understand the links between storms, weather regimes, and atmospheric wave breaking events.
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The Fate of the Greenland Ice Sheet: Deep Learning from SkySat Images
Surface meltwater ponding and drainage in the Greenland Ice Sheet is analyzed at high spatial and temporal resolution through SkySat imagery and deep learning.
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Tectonic Modifications Shape Surface Environment and Landscape
Earth observation through ambient noise tomography explains links between tectonic modification, ancient geological records, and landscape evolution.
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Satellite View of the California Wildfires of January 2025
Satellite observations of the southern California wildfires of 2025 reveal that almost all the burned areas were reached by fire within 24 hours, and wildfires in residential areas burned more intensely than nearby natural vegetation fires at night.
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Understanding Aerosol-Cloud Interactions is Pivotal for Improving Climate Predictions
Global cooperation and knowledge sharing are essential to improve our understanding of cloud formation and evolution through aerosol-cloud interaction.
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility: Excellent IDEA!
Solutions that remove barriers to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility offer a compelling vision for a more positive and effective working environment.
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Central China Water Towers Provide Stable Water Resources Under Change
A new reconstruction of river runoff from 1595 shows that Central China water towers deliver the most stable water supply from the high mountain ranges of the Pacific Rim.