New research has shown that the world’s oceans, which comprise over 70% of the Earth’s surface, are absorbing more atmospheric carbon dioxide than researchers first estimated.
Elizabeth Borneman
Physical Geography
More Frequent and Intense Tropical Storms Can Change the Geography and Ecology of Coastlines
Researchers with the University of North Carolina’s Institute of Marine Sciences have studied tropical cyclones that have impacted North Carolina in a 120 year period.
Human Geography
Using Satellites to Map Air Pollution from Wildfires
The Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission is designed to monitor pollutants entering the atmosphere because of major forest fires.
Maps and GIS
Artist Creates Tapestry of the World
An artist from Portugal named Vanessa Barragão has created a unique map tapestry of the world inspired by nature.
Physical Geography
In The Last Three Years Antarctica Lost Ice the Size of Greenland
A recent report published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences analyzed satellite data that showed Antarctica’s rapid sea ice decline.
Geography 101
Studies Show Acid Rain May Make Trees Thirstier
The Forest Service created an artificial environment in a forest in West Virginia to study how acid rain could influence processes in that forest.
Geography 101
Africa’s First Vertical Urban Forest
Vertical forests are buildings that integrate natural resources like trees, shrubs, and food-producing plants into spaces that can also be used as housing or offices.
Maps and GIS
Maps that put a Twist on Global Population
Cartographers have created maps that showcase the diversity of the world’s population in unique ways.
Human Geography
Increasing Tree Cover Linked to Improved Community Mental Health
Studies show that adults who live in a neighborhood that has 30% or more tree coverage have lower odds of experiencing psychological distress in their lifetime.
Animals
Tracking Lost Dogs with Their Nose Prints
A new Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup called Magvii is working on new technology that could help reunite lost pets and their owners.
Maps and GIS
Visit Almost Four Hundred Years of Mapping Inner Earth With this Virtual Map Exhibit
This virtual exhibit shows different theories and maps that have been created postulating what Earth’s interior looks like throughout history and showed evolution of our ideas of what lies beneath our feet.
Geography Quizzes
GeoQuiz: Guess the Country
Take the following geography quiz to see if you can guess the country using just its outline.