Study explores supergiant iceberg’s huge impact on surrounding ocean surface
The melting of the supergiant iceberg A-68 had a huge impact on the ocean around South Georgia, in sub-Antarctica, and significantly changed the Southern...
Riddle of varying warm water inflow in the Arctic now solved
In the "weather kitchen," the interplay between the Azores High and Icelandic Low has a substantial effect on how much warm water the Atlantic...
Research proposes grassland expansion played a limited role in mammal evolution during the Plio-Pleistocene era in Africa
New research challenges the conventional wisdom regarding mammal evolution in Africa, including the ancestors of modern humans during the late Cenozoic period, which occurred...
Laser-based ice-core sampling for studying climate change
Researchers led by Yuko Motizuki from the Astro-Glaciology Laboratory at the RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan have developed a new laser-based sampling system for...
Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora
An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and historic environmental change—by swiftly...
Using gemstones’ unique characteristics to uncover ancient trade routes
Since ancient times, gemstones have been mined and traded across the globe, sometimes traveling continents from their origin. Gems are geologically defined as minerals...
