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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

King penguins surfing on the 'good edge' of climate change — for now

King penguins in the Crozet Islands are adapting their breeding habits in response to climate change, achieving earlier and more successful hatching.

Mar 11 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Aiming to simplify the role of the Marine Research Institute

The article discusses efforts to simplify the role of the Marine Research Institute in Iceland.

Mar 11 • 19:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Among them is "Starlink".. Giant satellites disrupt our lives from the sky

Recent research indicates that the launch of massive satellite groups, such as Starlink, may have significant environmental impacts due to harmful emissions released into the atmosphere.

Mar 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Earth's Climate is Preparing for a Dangerous New Era

A new study suggests that the rate of global warming is accelerating, indicating a transition to a more critical climate situation.

Mar 10 • 04:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Open registrations: notice offers support of up to R$ 500,000 for projects connecting climate and economy

Registrations opened for a funding notice in Brazil that offers up to R$ 500,000 for research projects linking climate change and the economy.

Mar 9 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: Climate is now warming nearly twice as fast as it was 50 years ago

A new study by US and German scientists reveals that climate warming has accelerated significantly over the last decade, with current rates threatening to exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement in the coming years.

Mar 9 • 09:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Bees have a 'secret cooling fan' that saves their lives under the scorching sun

Research reveals that honey bees possess an internal cooling system that helps regulate their body temperature in extreme heat.

Mar 8 • 06:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

World's largest urban coffee plantation, Biological Institute receives new seedlings to test climate change

The world's largest urban coffee plantation in São Paulo is expanding its research efforts to study the impact of climate change and pests with the addition of 1,500 new coffee seedlings.

Mar 7 • 22:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Diving Under the Ice is a Skill that Many Researchers Need

Meribiologist Eino Nousiainen prepares for his first ice diving experience in Kilpisjärvi, which is essential for climate change research in polar regions.

Mar 7 • 13:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The risk of food shortages related to climate change is increasing

Research indicates that the adverse impacts of climate change on food production are likely to manifest sooner than anticipated, particularly affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley.

Mar 7 • 09:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The observation ship Shirase begins intensive observations, arrives off the Totten Glacier in East Antarctica with favorable conditions

The Japanese observation ship Shirase has commenced intensive scientific observations near the Totten Glacier in East Antarctica, focusing on the glacier’s melting mechanisms.

Mar 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Global warming is 0.35 degrees per decade: 'It is the highest since records began in 1880'

Recent research indicates that the rate of global warming has accelerated to 0.35 degrees Celsius per decade since 2015, the highest recorded rate since 1880.

Mar 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Change: Study: Global Warming Has Accelerated

A new study reveals that the Earth's temperature has risen significantly faster in the past decade compared to previous decades, according to researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and a US statistician.

Mar 6 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

For the first time, study demonstrates acceleration in global warming

A new study indicates that global warming is progressing at an accelerated rate, nearly doubling over the past decade.

Mar 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcast: The State of Climate Research in Iceland

The University of Iceland's Sustainability Institute is hosting a conference today regarding the current status of climate research in Iceland, focusing on knowledge gaps and the need for improved coordination of research and dissemination of findings.

Mar 6 • 12:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Sea Temperature Off the Coast of Iceland Indicates Larger Changes

Scientists from Hafró have reported record high sea temperatures in areas around Iceland, suggesting significant environmental changes.

Mar 6 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The shape of the land obscures regional climate patterns in swamps

Research in West Siberia indicates that the morphology of the land significantly impacts climate patterns in swamp regions.

Mar 6 • 09:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Can Humans Control Clouds and Rain? Experiment Begins Over Toyama Bay to Suppress Heavy Rainfall

A research team is experimenting with cloud seeding using dry ice over Toyama Bay to control and reduce damage from heavy rainfall.

Mar 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Unexpected increase in sea level beyond predictions shows new research

A new study reveals that sea levels in coastal areas are up to two meters higher than previously believed, raising serious concerns for millions living in vulnerable communities.

Mar 5 • 08:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

No, bottom trawling does not have the same emissions as air traffic

A recent report suggests that CO₂ emissions from bottom trawling are much lower than previously estimated, challenging claims of its significant climate impact.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warming rivers threaten fish living conditions

A study by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) reveals that rising river temperatures are adversely affecting fish, particularly salmon offspring, which struggle to cope with increased temperature and oxygen demands.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The “magnet” of meteorites on the planet: why more than 60% of findings appear in Antarctica

Antarctica accounts for over 60% of the 80,000 meteorites recovered on Earth due to its unique glaciological transport and accumulation process.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian Researchers on Expedition to Greenland: What Happens There Can Also Affect the Baltic Sea

Latvian scientists are conducting a research expedition in Greenland to study glacial changes and their implications for climate impacts on the Baltic Sea.

Mar 1 • 13:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

7 out of 10 young people are not worried about the climate: 'A surprise'

A recent study reveals that 73% of Swedish teenagers express low concern about climate change, which researchers found surprising.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unusual Magnetic Reversal of the Earth Lasted 70,000 Years

A new study reveals that the Earth's magnetic field underwent a prolonged and unstable polar reversal approximately 40 million years ago.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Building Modernization Act: "We should reconsider how we heat"

The German government is promoting biogas for climate-friendly heating in buildings, but Peter Kornatz of the German Biomass Research Center argues against this approach.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Ocean warming causes a 20% decrease in fish populations, study shows

A new study reveals that ocean warming is leading to a nearly 20% annual decrease in fish biomass worldwide.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Forest Management: Fewer Trees Bring More Wood

The article discusses the relationship between tree density and wood yield in forest management amid climate change, emphasizing sustainable practices and historical research in Bavaria.

Feb 25 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How ancient Scottish rocks throw ‘snowball Earth’ theory up in the air

Recent research on ancient Scottish rocks challenges the established theory that Earth’s climate was entirely frozen during the 'snowball Earth' period.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Which is not salty: Icebergs or Sea Ice? How Ice Forms in the Antarctic Ocean

The article discusses the upcoming Antarctic observation mission and explains the formation of different types of ice in the Antarctic Ocean.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Scientists use seals to collect data about the ocean in Antarctica

Researchers in Antarctica are using Weddell seals equipped with tracking devices to study the effects of ocean warming.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

What Antarctica hid under 523 meters of ice, scientists drill through the ice to reveal secrets from 23 million years ago

Scientists successfully drilled through 523 meters of ice in Antarctica to access and study sediment layers from 23 million years ago as part of an international research project.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Freshwater deposits discovered for the first time 200 meters below the seabed off the coast of the United States

Researchers have confirmed the existence of freshwater deposits beneath the seabed, marking a significant scientific discovery.

Feb 23 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univasf Research Links Greater Presence of Sharpshooters to High Temperatures

A study conducted by Univasf reveals that sharpshooters proliferate more during periods of higher temperatures in the region.

Feb 23 • 12:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unprecedented Cold: Rare 'Sleeper Shark' Swimming in the Depths Around Antarctica

A rare 'sleeper shark' has been filmed swimming in the icy depths near Antarctica, marking the first confirmed sighting of such a species in these frigid waters.

Feb 23 • 10:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Invasive Mesquite Plants Do More Than Deplete Water Reserves - New Research in South Africa Shows They Damage Soil Too

New research in South Africa reveals that invasive mesquite plants not only deplete water reserves but also cause significant damage to soil quality.

Feb 23 • 04:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Mystery of the Blood Falls Unveiled: This is the Explanation of This Ancient Phenomenon

Research has uncovered the scientific explanation behind Antarctica's Blood Falls, linking it to glacial dynamics and saltwater flows.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Researchers Warn of 'Hellish Conditions' – What It Would Mean for Finland

Experts in Finland express concerns about the potential severe impacts of climate change, warning of possible 'hellish conditions' as temperatures rise more rapidly than projected.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Like in 'The Day After Tomorrow': the natural phenomenon occurring in Florida that could cause havoc in the future

Research indicates potential climate disruptions in Florida's ocean currents, reminiscent of those depicted in the movie 'The Day After Tomorrow.'

Feb 21 • 14:03 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.

Feb 21 • 02:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Climate Change: The Number of Days with High Wildfire Risk Has Almost Tripled

The risk of wildfires has significantly increased over recent decades, with a study showing that the number of days with high wildfire risk has nearly tripled globally.

Feb 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It Wasn't Always Blue: How the Color of the Sky Changed 'Dramatically' on Planet Earth

Scientists reveal that the blue sky may have looked different in Earth's history and could change again due to various factors.

Feb 20 • 09:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Drilling Tool Uncovers 23 Million Years of Antarctica's History... What Did It Find?

An international team of researchers successfully extracted a deep sediment core from beneath the ice of West Antarctica, revealing a geological record spanning about 23 million years.

Feb 20 • 08:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Shark caught on camera for 1st time in waters of Antarctica

A sleeper shark has been filmed in Antarctic waters for the first time, challenging previous beliefs about shark habitation in icy regions.

Feb 18 • 18:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Heat transport to the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times in 20 years; is a vicious cycle created by water temperature and ice involved?

Recent research has revealed that heat transported from the Pacific Ocean to the Canada Basin in the Arctic Ocean has increased by 1.5 times over the past 20 years, contributing to the melting of Arctic ice.

Feb 18 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Caspian Sea Waves Reflect the Wave Climate of the Baltic Sea

The article discusses how studying wave patterns in the Caspian Sea can provide insights into the wave climate of the Baltic Sea.

Feb 17 • 09:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Balloon Telescope May Change the Study of Exoplanet Atmospheres

A new infrared telescope, carried by a balloon at a height of 40 kilometers, is set to enhance our understanding of exoplanet atmospheres through continuous observation and detailed atmospheric mapping.

Feb 17 • 08:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776

Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

Feb 17 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association says there are not enough scientific researchers in Tarcísio's management

The Association of Scientific Researchers (APqC) claims that the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics in São Paulo has significantly fewer researchers than needed, impacting environmental research and preparedness.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientists to Al Jazeera Net: 'Hidden' Structures Deep in the Earth Changing its Magnetic Field

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has found magnetic evidence that two massive, extremely hot rock formations at the Earth's mantle's base are affecting the planet's magnetic field.

Feb 16 • 11:38 UTC

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