The Common Murre, a seabird critical to Alaska’s marine ecosystems, is at the center of a devastating environmental crisis. Recent research highlights that a marine heatwave, dubbed “the Blob,” has triggered the largest recorded single-species mortality event in modern history, claiming nearly half of Alaska’s Common Murre population. The Scope of the Disaster Between … [Read more...] about The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
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Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth is a big boon to researchers
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered a remarkably preserved baby mammoth, estimated to be 50,000 years old, in the permafrost of eastern Siberia. This find, hailed as a "unique research treasure," has astonished researchers with its exceptional condition and promises to unveil critical insights into the Ice Age era. Meet "Yana": The Best-Preserved Baby … [Read more...] about Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth is a big boon to researchers
Coffee companies issue serious warnings after beans become nearly impossible to grow — here’s what’s going on
Coffee Crisis: Climate Change Brewing Disaster for Beans & Your Wallet The world's love affair with coffee may be facing a bitter reality: climate change is brewing a perfect storm for coffee bean production, threatening both our morning brew and the livelihoods of millions. What's Roasting the Beans? Recent droughts in major coffee-producing countries like … [Read more...] about Coffee companies issue serious warnings after beans become nearly impossible to grow — here’s what’s going on
If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last mass extinction roughly 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Now, scientists believe we might be in the midst of another. Humans’ impact on biodiversity—via … [Read more...] about If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims
Watch Greenland lose 563 cubic miles of ice in under 30 seconds in disturbing new time-lapse video
A chilling new time-lapse video reveals the devastating impact of climate change on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Witness 13 years of ice melt condensed into a mere 30 seconds, showcasing the alarming rate at which this vital ice mass is disappearing. The Scale of the Crisis: Based on satellite data from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), the video starkly illustrates … [Read more...] about Watch Greenland lose 563 cubic miles of ice in under 30 seconds in disturbing new time-lapse video