Cosmic rays from deep space might be the secret energy source that allows life to exist underground on Mars and icy moons like Enceladus and Europa. New research reveals that when these rays interact with water or ice below the surface, they release energy-carrying electrons that could feed microscopic life,Continue Reading
As the U.S. abandons international climate agreements, the EU is hesitating to lead. A once-admired Nordic nation’s backtracking on its climate goals offers clues as to why. By Marcus Haraldsson Five years after the European Union vowed to lead the creation of the “first climate neutral continent” by 2050, andContinue Reading
Plastic pollution is a mounting global issue, but scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have taken a bold step forward by creating a new bioplastic inspired by the structure of leaves. Their innovation, LEAFF, enhances strength, functionality, and biodegradability by utilizing cellulose nanofibers, outperforming even traditional plastics. It degradesContinue Reading
The heat that hit Svalbard in February was so intense that scientists could dig into the ground with spoons, “like it was soft ice cream.” By Matt Simon, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Continue Reading
A wildland firefighter reckons with the male-dominated culture found on the fireline. The post A hotshot’s search for belonging among the flames appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Water quality samples collected near the Camp Richardson Resort revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli.Continue Reading
Between 2003 and 2021, Earth saw a net boost in photosynthesis, mainly thanks to land plants thriving in warming, wetter conditions—especially in temperate and high-latitude regions. Meanwhile, ocean algae struggled in increasingly stratified and nutrient-poor tropical waters. Scientists tracked this global energy shift using satellite data, revealing that land ecosystemsContinue Reading
Nearly 3.2 million people in the English and Dutch-Speaking Caribbean struggle to get enough to eat, according to the latest Food Security and Livelihoods Survey conducted by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Continue Reading
The power of football to inspire fans to take positive action for a healthier planet and a fairer society is taking centre stage at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan – a world fair focused on building a sustainable global future.Continue Reading
As the Earth warms and soils dry out, underground fires are becoming more of a concern for the environment and for public health. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with PatrickContinue Reading
About 9 million years ago, a wild interspecies fling between tomato-like plants and potato relatives in South America gave rise to one of the world’s most important crops: the potato. Scientists have now traced its roots to a rare natural hybridization that created the tuber, a storage organ that allowedContinue Reading
Each year, thousands of tourists travel to Mexico to see humpback whales and swim with whale sharks. Although existing government guidelines seek to ensure such tourism remains safe for marine wildlife, recent studies document harmful practices. By Andrés Muedano Every December, hundreds of humpback whales arrive at Bahía de Banderas,Continue Reading
How to look at Milton Snow’s historical images of a livestock genocide on the Navajo Nation. The post What the presence of sheep means to the Diné appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading