Urbanization disrupts oak tree microbiomes
Urbanization disrupts oak tree microbiomes, reducing helpful microbes and increasing pathogens, affecting ecosystem and health.
Topic
Earth
A collection of 28 issues
12,000-year-old Camel engravings found in Arabian desert
Ancient camel engravings suggest the Arabian desert was once green and inhabited by humans.
2007 Gravity Anomaly Detected Over Atlantic
In 2007, satellites detected a continent-scale gravity anomaly over the eastern Atlantic, caused by deep mass redistribution.
Precipitation in northwest China increasing eightfold since 2000
Northwest China sees eightfold increase in precipitation since 2000, with faster warming and melting glaciers.
Parents struggle with low-carbon lifestyles despite climate concerns.
Parents want to act on climate change but face barriers like time pressures and lack of affordable options.
WWI-era shipwrecks become ecological oasis
WWI-era shipwrecks in Mallows Bay have become an ecological sanctuary, new drone images reveal.
Unusual diamonds reveal secrets of Earth's mantle.
Diamonds with opposing materials offer clues to Earth's mantle composition.
Asteroid impact confirmed under North Sea
Scientists confirm a massive crater under the North Sea was caused by an asteroid impact.
Wildfire smoke could cause 1.4 million global deaths annually by 2100 if emissions aren't curbed.
Wildfire smoke could cause 1.4 million global deaths annually by 2100 if emissions aren't curbed.
Misinformation erodes climate consensus belief.
Misinformation about climate change reduces perceived scientific consensus, lowering belief in human-caused climate change and support for action.