‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

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A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island, sparking interest for its potential in carbon capture. Discovered during a marine study aimed at collecting water samples from the shallow volcanic vents of Vulcano, this large cyanobacteria, formally designated as strain…

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

Future Supercontinent Pangea Ultima Could Trigger Mass Extinction, Reveals New Study

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A recent study led by Dr Alexander Farnsworth, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, warns that extreme global temperatures could eventually drive mammals, including humans, towards extinction. This research, published in Nature Geoscience, anticipates a distant yet dramatic future for Earth in which the continents merge to…

Thawing Permafrost Releases Greenhouse Gases, Contributing to Global Warming

Thawing Permafrost Releases Greenhouse Gases, Contributing to Global Warming

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Rresearch has highlighted the significant role of thawing permafrost in contributing to global warming. A study co-authored by NASA scientists sheds light on the release of greenhouse gases from the Arctic region, where vast amounts of carbon have been stored for thousands of years. Permafrost is ground that remains frozen…

Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier

Rare Sea Smoke and Streaming Snow Phenomena Captured Near Pine Island Glacier

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In October 2024, Pine Island Glacier, known for its fast-paced retreat and frequent iceberg calving, revealed more than its icy edge. This time, unusual atmospheric activity brought attention to the skies above Antarctica’s West Antarctic Ice Sheet. On October 10, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on NASA’s Landsat 8 captured…

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

Growing New Forests in Mexico Could Help Protect Oyamel Forests and Monarch Butterflies

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Climate change poses a significant threat to the oyamel fir forests in central Mexico, the crucial winter habitat for millions of migrating monarch butterflies. Recent research indicates that these forests may vanish by 2090. To counter this, scientists have initiated an experiment to cultivate new oyamel fir trees (Abies religiosa)…

New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies

New Project Aims to Relocate Oyamel Fir Trees to Protect Monarch Butterflies

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An innovative project aimed at cultivating new oyamel fir forests in central Mexico holds promise for the survival of monarch butterflies, which rely on these trees for their winter hibernation. The ongoing threat of climate change has raised concerns that these crucial habitats could vanish by the end of the…

Can Diamond Dust Help Cool Earth? Exploring Costs and Geoengineering Risks

Can Diamond Dust Help Cool Earth? Exploring Costs and Geoengineering Risks

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Injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere could potentially cool the planet by 1.6ºC, according to a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters. Led by Sandro Vattioni, a climate scientist at ETH Zürich, the research explores whether diamonds, as opposed to commonly used materials like sulfur, could offer a safer…

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Provides Insights into Mars’ Uninhabitable Climate

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Provides Insights into Mars’ Uninhabitable Climate

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NASA‘s Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale Crater on Mars, has revealed critical insights into the planet’s ancient climate. The research uncovers how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable environment, abundant in liquid water, to the cold, arid landscape we see today. An artist’s concept illustrates early Mars, where liquid water…