The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal Found Atop of the World’s Second-Largest Active Volcano
Scientists were able to document that the yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse (Phyllotis xanthopygus rupestris) is the world’s highest-dwelling mammal.
Marine Species are Shifting Towards the Poles
A review of research found that marine species were shifting their habitats toward Earth’s poles on an average of six kilometers (3.7 miles) per year.
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.