Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrostScience
Long-running Arctic study reveals new insights on carbon release from thawing permafrost
Utilizing one of the longest-running ecosystem experiments in the Arctic, a Colorado State University-led team of researchers have developed a better understanding of the interplay…
SourceOctober 3, 2024
Full articleThe race against climate change: can species adapt in time?Science
The race against climate change: can species adapt in time?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the grave risks climate change poses to the survival of…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 2, 2024
Full articleScientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate changeScience
Scientists warn of underestimated threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
As climate change accelerates, the Arctic's marine systems are undergoing rapid transformation, with sea ice retreating and permafrost thawing at alarming rates. The image of…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 1, 2024
Full articlePermafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleSvalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant lifeClimateScience
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life
Authorities need to act more aggressively to prevent the accidental introduction of non-native plant species to arctic ecosystems. By Norwegian University of Science and Technology…
SourceJuly 25, 2024
Full articleAlthough tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climateClimateScience
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
By DOE/US Department of Energy The Science Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms.…
SourceJuly 18, 2024
Full articleWildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bearsNewsScience
Wildlife tracking technology that adheres to fur delivers promising results from trials on wild polar bears
By York University A research team led by York University and a project involving 3M and Polar Bears International present field research deploying the first-ever…
SourceJuly 15, 2024
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