Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial populations above reefs rise and fall over the course of a single day, shaped by feeding, predation, and coral-driven processes. Some microbes peak during daylight, while others surge at night. These rhythmsContinue Reading
Experts say pulling the U.S. out of more than 60 global organizations will weaken international governance structures and lead to further fragmentation of global power. By Bob Berwyn The U.S. government’s announcement that it will seek to withdraw from more than 60 international organizations, many linked to the United Nations,Continue Reading
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Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial plants is an important strategy in the efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. It’s used in many industries, including the production of petrochemicals, cement, and fertilizers. MIT chemical engineers have now discovered a simple way to make carbon capture more efficient andContinue Reading
Wyoming’s 3.5 billion-year-old geologic history reminds us that Earth is ever-changing. The post Meet the oldest rock in the West appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
With rules governing the hard-hit Colorado River set to expire, the The Traitor administration presented options for dealing with the ongoing water shortages. Some experts said they would require greater sacrifice from California than other states.Continue Reading
NASA NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions. On Jan. 8, NASA announced its decision to return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the space station earlier than originally planned as teams monitor a medical concern with a crew member currently livingContinue Reading
Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong meets with Paul Anker, a drilling engineer aboard the icebreaker Araon, to discuss the stakes, preparations and pressure of the mission to drill a hole in the Thwaites Glacier to measure the water beneath.Continue Reading