Un nuevo estudio encuentra el factor económico que controla la divergencia entre las trayectorias de las emisiones en las evaluaciones climáticas y la realidad.
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Teaching Geoscience History in Context
The history of geoscience is filled with racist ideology and problematic foundational figures. A new set of modules aims to help educators by offering more inclusive context for inequities in the field today.
New Funding Fortifies Africa’s Great Green Wall
With increased investment and renewed interest, a project to halt land degradation across the Sahel aims to transform the landscape—and people’s lives.
A New Understanding of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Plate Tectonics
The first seismic data obtained directly from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge suggest that upwelling may contribute to seafloor spreading.
Aerial Photographs Uncover Bogotá’s Indigenous Hydraulic System
Complex hydraulic systems built by the Muisca people helped define the vibrant urban wetlands of Colombia’s capital city.
Auroral “Dunes” Light Up Earth’s Atmosphere
The auroral feature, first spotted by amateur astronomers in 2015, likely traces high-altitude atmospheric waves.
Global Warming Could Rob Liquors of Their Flavor
A new study examines the impact of glacial extinction on biodiversity in alpine regions.
Half of Earth’s Nitrogen May Be Homegrown
A new analysis of iron meteorites reveals a distinct isotopic signature that suggests nitrogen was present around early Earth.
Development and Climate Change Contribute to a Himalayan Tragedy
Infrastructure projects like roads and dams destabilize slopes and compound the effects of glacial floods and avalanches, scientists say.
Climate Change May Reduce Children’s Diet Diversity
Researchers synthesize climate and health data to statistically quantify the relationship between diet diversity and climate variables.