2019 Was a Tumultuous Fire Season in the Amazon
Scientists and researchers have pieced together the many impacts the 2019 Amazon fire season had on that region and the world as a whole.
Coastal Ice Loss is Outpacing Mainland Ice Gains on Both Antarctica and Greenland
A recent study has confirmed that the coastal ice loss is much greater than the mainland ice gain on both Antarctica and Greenland.
What is the Largest Island in the Pacific Ocean?
New Guinea is the largest island in the Pacific Ocean.
Crown Shyness: When Trees Need Personal Space
Crown shyness is a phenomenon where the outstretched branches of one tree don’t touch neighboring tree branches.
Mapping the Impact of Human Activity
Different methods have been utilized by landscape ecologists to map and study the Earth’s relationship to human activity.
Spread of Coronavirus May Have Seismic Implications
Scientists who record and observe seismic activity around the globe are detecting major decreases in activity as the effects of the Coronavirus continue.
What is An Ice Arch?
An ice arch is a key patch of block ice that prevents other pieces of ice from entering a strait or other body of water. … Read more
Earth’s Largest Volcano
Scientists have discovered the Earth’s largest volcano using bathymetric and gravity mapping.
UCLA Researchers Map the Biodiversity of Los Angeles County
UCLA researchers have mapped the biodiversity of Los Angeles County.
Niue Designated the First Dark Sky Nation
The Pacific island nation of Niue has made history as the first designated dark sky nation on Earth.
Study Shows Loss of Forest Linked to Spread of Disease
A study out of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment has shed new light on the many impacts to humans and wildlife that come through the practice of deforestation.