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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The timeless connection between humans and dogs may have originated earlier than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona. This research reveals that Indigenous peoples in the Americas interacted closely with early dogs and wolves as far back as 12,000 years ago - approximately 2,000 years earlier than earlier evidence suggested. "We now have evidence that canids and people had close relationships earlier than we knew they did in the Americas," s ... read more |
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Planet and Laconic collaborate to advance AI-driven forest carbon monitoring for carbon credit marketsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a global leader in Earth data and insights, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Laconic, a company reshaping climate finance. The seven-figure agreement will p ... more  
Scientists examine role of iron sulfides in life's origins at early Earth hot springsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 A recent study has revealed how iron sulfides may have influenced the emergence of life on early Earth by catalyzing the formation of prebiotic organic molecules in terrestrial hot springs. This res ... more  
The Amazon rainforest and its role in cloud formation through plant emissions and thunderstormsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The distinctive scent of forests, often associated with summer walks, originates partly from terpenes - compounds found in tree resins and essential oils. A dominant terpene molecule, isoprene, is r ... more 
Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecastSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up. ... more |
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With blasts and grit, Colombia fights gold mines run by crime gangsParque Nacional Farallones De Cali, Colombia (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 A thin detonating cord snakes its way into an illegal gold mine drilled high up on a mountain near the Colombian city of Cali, exploding with a roar and destroying a lucrative source of money for armed groups that include leftist rebels. ... more |
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Can insects play a role in reducing microplastic pollutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Plastic pollution, a persistent problem spanning ecosystems across the globe, continues to challenge efforts to find sustainable solutions. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) ar ... more 
MINE-THE-GAP project to transform mining oversight with AI and satellite dataBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 As the demand for raw materials surges to support digitalization and decarbonization, the MINE-THE-GAP project has been launched to address a pressing gap in understanding the environmental and soci ... more 
Mammoths were central to ancient American diets says new studyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 A new study provides direct evidence that ancient Americans heavily relied on mammoths and other large animals as primary food sources. These findings illuminate how early humans expanded rapidly ac ... more 
Ocean density impacts carbon capture efficiency in planktonLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 A recent study published in Royal Society Open Science has highlighted the critical role of ocean density in regulating the carbon capture process of marine plankton. These findings deepen our under ... more |
Revealing regional variations in Earth's upper atmosphere during May 2024 superstormSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Research published in Earth and Planetary Physics by a team led by postdoctoral researcher Wenbo Li and researcher Libo Liu from the Key Laboratory of Earth and Planetary Physics, Institute of Geolo ... more  |
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Scientists launch first in-depth study of Antarctic underwater avalanchesLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Scientists are set to explore Antarctica's underwater avalanches, also known as turbidity currents, in an international effort to understand their role in Earth's climate regulation. The Antarctic C ... more  
Survey shows decline in Uganda's lions but hyenas thriveSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 A comprehensive survey led by Griffith University, Southern University of Science and Technology (China), and Northern Arizona University has revealed alarming declines in lion populations across Ug ... more  
Iceland authorises whale hunting until 2029Reykjavik (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Iceland, one of only three countries still allowing whale hunting, on Thursday issued permits to two whaling companies for the next five years, until 2029, the outgoing government announced. ... more  
'Exceptional' wildfires across Americas in 2024: EU monitorParis (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Severe drought stoked rampant wildfires across North and South America this year and churned up record carbon pollution in Bolivia, Nicaragua and the Pantanal wetlands, according to new data from Europe's climate monitor. ... more |
 
'Scary' drought empties one of Bosnia's largest lakesOstrozac, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. ... more  
Brazil's beef industry: key to EU-Mercosur trade dealRio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 A central component of the drama around the trade deal South American countries want to seal with the European Union is the Brazilian beef industry and its practices. ... more  
Size of Stegosaurus readily apparent in new NYC display to open this weekendWashington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2024 The 150 million-year-old fossil remains of a Stegosaurus dinosaur named "Apex" will be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City starting Sunday. ... more 
Expanded AI Model with Global Data Enhances Earth Science ApplicationsWashington DC (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 NASA, IBM, and Forschungszentrum Julich have released an expanded version of the open-source Prithvi Geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) foundation model to support a broader range of geographic ... more |
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Europe's most advanced weather satellite begins operationsParis, France (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 EUMETSAT's Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellite, now renamed Meteosat-12, has officially become operational. Equipped with cutting-edge instruments, this satellite is poised to transform weathe ... more 
Recent global temperature surge amplified by record-low planetary albedoBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and record-breaking marine heatwaves defined 2023 as a year of extraordinary climate shifts. The global average temperature soared to nearly 1.5 degrees Celsius ... more 
Will the Ross Ice Shelf meltLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 An international team of scientists, including researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, has launched a critical mission to uncover geological records from the West Antar ... more 
Lessons from Earth's ancient climate show risks of shrinking tropical rain beltsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Earth's tropical rain belt, the driver of life-sustaining monsoons and vibrant ecosystems, has been a stable feature of the global climate. However, a recent study published in *Geophysical Research ... more |
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Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, new study showsSanta Cruz CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Mangroves have been shown to provide $855 billion in flood protection services worldwide, according to a new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz. The research, cond ... more |
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What bees reveal about environmental contamination through honeyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Honey, long prized for its natural sweetness, can also serve as a lens into environmental health, according to a new study by Tulane University. The research shows that bees inadvertently collect en ... more 
UN report urges investment in nature to reduce global drought costsParis, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 As droughts driven by environmental degradation and climate change threaten to impact three-quarters of the global population by 2050, a new report presented at COP16 of the United Nations Conventio ... more 
Iberian Neolithic expertise in archery revealed by exceptional findings in SpainParis, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The detailed analysis of archaeological artifacts from the Cave of Los Murcielagos in Albunol, Granada, has uncovered the advanced archery practices of Iberian Neolithic societies from 5300-4900 BCE ... more 
Gene editing and plant domestication vital to safeguard global food securitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The intensifying effects of the climate crisis are severely threatening the world's food supply, pushing scientists to explore new strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability. Modern crops, bre ... more |
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