How does the environment respond to humans? Archives

Geologists studied gas fluxes from groundwater springs uncovered by melting Arctic glaciers. They estimated that these springs release over…

Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.

Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.

Researchers showed that rising temperatures make it harder for bumblebees to detect their sugary food sources.

Researchers found that sulfuric and nitric acids from human activities dissolve more limestone in aquifers than they previously thought,…

Researchers found the melting Greenland Ice Sheet is releasing tons of icebergs into the North Atlantic Ocean that could further disrupt…

Scientists investigated humidity patterns in tree rings across Europe to test whether recently drier air is natural or caused by global…

Researchers used high-resolution satellite data to show the amount of methane entering the atmosphere currently surpasses the amount removed…

Researchers analyzed more than 200,000 balls hit in Major League Baseball games played between 1962 and 2019. They estimated global warming…

Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…