Category: Environment
Precipitation Trends Influence How Often Droughts, Heat Waves Occur Together
Scientists have observed that the occurrence of droughts and heatwaves at the same time has become more common in recent years. Now, a team of researchers has found that …
Sulfuric Acid Rain May Be the Cause of the Extinction of Land Species 252 Million Years Ago
Unlike the marine environment, the mechanisms that led to the mass extinction that took place on Earth’s continents at the end of the Permian are still poorly understood. A …
California Drought: Frequent and Severe Extreme Heat Events More Likely in the Future
The drought continues in California, and the desert is spreading further west. In addition to wildfires, the situation has also other lesser-known consequences which are discussed in this article. …
In Climate Change, Approaching the Point of No Return Too Quickly is Just as Dangerous as Crossing It
We shouldn’t just worry about reaching inflection points. We should also worry about the speed at which we approach them. This is what researchers now recommend. Tipping points, also …
How Much Extreme Heat the Human Body Can Handle Is Less than Initially Thought
Extreme heat is dangerous to human health and this is evident from recent heat wave events across the world, including the U.S. There have been reports of record-shattering heat …
Soil Bacteria Could Offer Farmers a Clever Means of Blocking Crop Diseases
A new study, the product of a research-industry alliance, has highlighted an innovative and eco-friendly way of putting crop diseases in check by enlisting the help of bugs already …Weizmann Institute: Climate Change Occurring at a Faster Pace Than Envisaged
Researchers led by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science have reported in a new study that appeared in the journal Nature Climate Change that changes in climatic conditions …
Scientists Help Plants Recover Following Injury with Chemical Tweak
New York University researchers have provided more insights in a new study on the response of plants when under attack while also demonstrating how they can be aided in …