Does resurgence of bubbling springs mean the ‘sleeping giant’ will soon awaken again? LOGAN, Utah — Will another big earthquake strike the Denali fault in Alaska? In 2002, a powerful earthquake along this fault, which runs 1,200 miles across Alaska and Canada, caused significant damage to remote villages and infrastructure in central Alaska. Recently, a…

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Scientists believe snow algae blooms could actually be protecting Arctic ice from melting AARHUS, Denmark — The Arctic is a vast, icy landscape that’s shrouded in darkness for months at a time. As spring arrives, the Sun’s warm rays breach the horizon, signaling a grand awakening of the local wildlife. However, there’s another, less visible…

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WASHINGTON — We often think of war, terrorism, and deadly diseases as the greatest threats to human life. But what if the real danger is something we encounter every day, something that’s in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even in the noise that surrounds us? A new study published in the Journal…

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PRINCETON, N.J. — From the surface to the inner core, Earth has several layers that continue to be a mystery to science. Now, it turns out one of these layers may consist of material from an entirely different planet! Deep within our planet lies a mysterious, patchy layer known as the D” layer. Located a staggering…

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EUGENE, Ore. — You’re probably familiar with the classic volcanic eruption caused by rising magma and clouds of ash and gas flowing out of tall mountains. However, researchers have discovered an entirely new type of eruption — and it took place very recently in Hawaii! In fact, scientists from the University of Oregon say 12…

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Article written by Jhordanne Jones, Purdue University The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an exceptionally active season. If the National Hurricane Center’s early forecast, released May 23, is right, the North Atlantic could see 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 hurricanes, and four to seven major…

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Earth beneath our feet may feel solid, stable, and seemingly eternal. But the continents we call home are unique among our planetary neighbors, and their formation has long been a mystery to scientists. Now, researchers believe they may have uncovered a crucial piece of the puzzle: the role of ancient weathering…

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WASHINGTON — A concerning new study is giving people even more reason to stay out of the rain. Researchers have found that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as “forever chemicals,” are making their way into vital sources of fresh water — from the sky. In fact, these chemicals have been discovered in all five of…

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CORVALLIS, Ore. – The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere is increasing at a speed that has never been seen before in modern times, a dire new study warns. Specifically, a detailed chemistry analysis of Antarctic ice shows the rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide is rising 10 times faster than at any other point in…

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Article written by Charles O. Stanier, University of Iowa; Gregory Carmichael, University of Iowa, and Peter S. Thorne, University of Iowa Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where drought…

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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — The summer of 2023 will go down in history as more than just a scorcher – it was the hottest summer the Northern Hemisphere has experienced in the last 2,000 years, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. If that’s not…

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Article written by David Wallace, Mississippi State University The geomagnetic storm that began on May 10, 2024, generated stunning aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, that could be seen as far south as Mexico. They also generated headaches for farmers whose GPS-guided tractors were idled in the middle of planting season. Geomagnetic…

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HELSINKI, Finland — In the annals of astronomy, few events have captured the imagination quite like the Carrington Event of 1859. Named after the amateur astronomer Richard Carrington who first observed it, this solar superstorm sent shockwaves through the scientific community and left a lasting impact on our understanding of the Sun’s power. A March…

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Earth is under the watchful eyes of scientists as a colossal sunspot, approximately 15 times the size of our planet, poses a significant threat to cause widespread disruption. Known as sunspot AR3664, this immense feature spans an astonishing 124,000 miles. The impact of such geomagnetic storms is profound as they can disrupt satellite operations, communications,…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Since late 2020, the northeastern region of Japan’s Noto Peninsula has been shaken by a relentless barrage of earthquakes, occurring at an astonishing rate 10 times higher than the area’s average. These tremors, originating from depths of up to 15 kilometers, have left scientists scratching their heads about the cause of this…

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BRUSSELS, Belgium — Imagine a world where tiny, wood-devouring insects thrive in our changing climate, hitching rides on boats and shipping containers to invade new territories. This might sound like the plot of a science fiction film, but it’s the stark reality we face as highly-invasive termite species spread across the globe. Termites play a…

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Experts are calling it a “climate penalty” – the scourge of increasing surface-level ozone resulting from climate change. Thanks to multiple pieces of legislation passed since the 1960s, we’re not breathing lead-laden fumes from cars and toxic black smoke from factories anymore. However, air quality is still heading in the wrong direction, threatening our health.…

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Few things can so frequently capture the awe of humans across the globe quite like lightning that bursts through the night sky. But beyond its mesmerizing beauty, lightning is a powerful and complex natural phenomenon that scientists are still working to fully understand. Now, a team of researchers from Switzerland and Sweden…

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Article written by Suzanne OConnell, Wesleyan University, and Alton C. Byers, University of Colorado Boulder Spring is go-time for climbers who hope to summit Mount Everest, Earth’s highest peak above sea level. Hundreds of mountaineers from around the world travel to Asia in April and May headed for base camps in Nepal and Tibet. But…

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‘Biodegradable plastics may not be the silver bullet to plastic pollution as we believe them to be.’ DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Biodegradable plastics are often hailed as a helpful step in the right direction toward fighting plastic pollution, but noteworthy research is throwing cold water on that idea. Scientists at the University of Otago report that…

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OXFORD, England — Scientists have discovered the oldest known record of Earth’s magnetic field, dating back a staggering 3.7 billion years. This remarkable finding, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, not only pushes back the age of our planet’s magnetic shield but also suggests that it was remarkably similar in strength to the field…

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — If you’ve ever taken a walk through a forest, garden, or park and marveled at the incredible diversity of flowering plants around you, you’re not alone. Charles Darwin himself was baffled by the seemingly rapid emergence of these plants on Earth millions of years ago, referring to it as an “abominable mystery.”…

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Chocolate, the beloved treat that brings joy to millions, is facing a world-changing threat. A rapidly spreading virus is attacking the cacao trees that provide the essential ingredient for our favorite indulgence, putting the global chocolate supply at risk. However, a team of researchers is fighting back, armed with an unlikely weapon…

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POTSDAM, Germany — One of the most lifeless places on Earth is actually hiding an underground biosphere teeming with microscopic life! Researchers have unearthed this amazing oasis under Chile’s Atacama Desert. The findings not only change our view of life on Earth, but they might prove that there is still life under the soil of dead…

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PERTH, Australia — Flatulence may be the butt of countless jokes, but new research out of Australia finds that it may actually be a far more serious issue when it comes to climate change. Researchers found that breeding less flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land may significantly reduce rising methane emission levels, which are known to…

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Written by John Cooley and Chris Simon, University of Connecticut In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. This…

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A new study from University of Cambridge researchers and published in the journal Life, suggests that the key ingredients -- nitriles and isonitriles -- may have bubbled up from graphite-rich volcanic vents on the early Earth.

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CANBERRA, Australia — The great Pacific garbage patch, a gigantic floating island of trash spanning an area twice the size of the state of Texas, is plain to see. Now, new international research reports there’s much, much more trash residing below the ocean’s surface. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and researchers from the University of Toronto…

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It’s rare to feel earthquakes in the U.S. Northeast, so the magnitude 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey that shook buildings in New York City and was felt from Maryland to Boston on April 5, 2024, drew a lot of questions. It was one of the strongest earthquakes on record in New Jersey, though there were…

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NEW YORK — If you were anywhere near New York on Friday, April 5, 2024, there’s a good chance you went through about 10 seconds of terror and now have a story to tell your friends for years. The U.S. Geological Survey quickly confirmed that the New York-New Jersey area was at the center of a…

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“Suitability analyses indicate that all the climatological variables tested – temperature, precipitation, and elevation – relate to shifting patterns of terrorist activity,” says Dr. Dmello in a media release. “Urban centers have increasingly grown in population density, particularly in spaces with favorable climates, and some of the more remote areas once used by extremists have…

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BALTIMORE — The state of California has aggressively pursued an eco-friendly agenda, focusing on reducing greenhouse gases in recent years. Ironically, however, researchers from Johns Hopkins have found that the Golden State is actually our nation’s largest emitter of one lesser-known greenhouse gas: Sulfuryl fluoride. When people hear the term “greenhouse gases,” they usually think of…

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Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for about 5 billion more years, but when stars exhaust their nuclear fuel, their deaths can lead to…

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STANFORD, Calif. — Adding zinc to soil could help children avoid having their growth stunt too early in life, researchers explain. A team from Stanford University notes that children who are malnourished or deal with chronic undernutrition often experience childhood stunting and poor brain development. In developing countries like India, over a third of children…

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GÖTTINGEN, Germany — For decades, the vast grassy plains of Namibia’s Namib Desert have been dotted with bizarre circular patches devoid of any plant life. Known as “fairy circles,” these strange bald spots ranging from two to 15 meters wide have long baffled scientists. Various theories attempted to explain their origins, from the work of…

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TAMPA, Fla. — Is there something even more precious than a diamond? A team of theoretical scientists may soon upend what we know about the material world. Researchers from the University of South Florida and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have made significant progress in their quest to create a material they predict will be harder…

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Climate change is doing much more harm than raising temperatures -- it's also spurring the spread of deadly infectious diseases.

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BERKELEY, Calif. — A dire new study of hot weather in Texas is showing the true dangers of rising temperatures due to climate change. Scientists at the University of California-Berkeley are revealing that the heat index, or the “feels-like” temperature, is climbing at an alarming rate — approximately three times faster than recorded temperature increases. This…

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ALBANY, Calif. — Fandom of any kind is all about passion. However, Taylor Swift’s fanbase, playfully nicknamed Swifties, often display levels of devotion to the popular singer that appear to border on obsession. Now, new research finds that Swifties really are a force of nature — at least when they’re at a Taylor Swift concert. Scientists…

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During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring visible around the Moon’s shape, called the corona. Not surprisingly, solar power generation across North…

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The United Nations Environment Assembly this week considered a resolution on solar radiation modification, which refers to controversial technologies intended to mask the heating effect of greenhouse gases by reflecting some sunlight back to space. Proponents argue the technologies will limit the effects of climate change. In reality, this type of “geoengineering” risks further destabilizing…

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BOULDER, Colo. — A grim new study reveals that the Arctic could have no sea ice at all within the next 10 years. Researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder indicate that the Arctic could experience its first summer days without sea ice within the next few years, significantly earlier than previously anticipated. This projection underscores a…

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ALBANY, Calif. — A pioneering seismic study has unveiled a remarkable geological phenomenon beneath the western Mediterranean Sea, challenging previous understandings of tectonic movements. Researchers analyzing seismic data from a 2010 earthquake beneath Spain stumbled upon evidence of a subducted oceanic slab that has completely overturned — a discovery that could redefine our knowledge of Earth’s…

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Have you ever wondered why the extra day of the leap year falls on February 29, an odd date in the middle of the year, and not at the end of the year on December 32? There is a simple answer, and a slightly more complex one. Let’s start with the simple answer. Several ancient…

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It’s been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A distant thunderstorm, alive with lightning, is…

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Why does a leap year have 366 days? Does the Earth move slower every four years? You may be used to hearing that it takes the Earth 365 days to make a full lap, but that journey actually lasts about 365 and a quarter days. Leap years help to keep the 12-month calendar matched up…

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Salt crystals, made of sodium chloride - ordinary table salt - were discovered on samples from asteroid Itokawa retrieved by the Japanese Hayabusa probe in 2005.

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LISBON — The Atlantic Ocean will be home to active volcanoes and earthquakes as it enters its declining phase. A seminal study utilizing advanced computational models has unveiled that the Atlantic is on the verge of a significant geological transformation. Portuguese researchers have predicted the emergence of an Atlantic Ring of Fire, akin to the Pacific’s infamous…

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LANCASHIRE, United Kingdom — Flat Earthers might want to hitch their wagon to Jupiter. In a revelation that challenges our long-standing knowledge of the cosmos, researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have discovered that large planets like Jupiter that form far away from their host stars were initially flat like smarties rather than…

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