Earth & Space
Volcanic Ash: A Nutrient Boost for Reef-Building Corals
Volcanic eruptions, although magnificent to observe, put human infrastructure and environmental ecosystems close to them at high risk of danger. Explosive eruptions can eject kilotons of rock fragments, glass, and minerals into the atmosphere. Volcanic ash, composed of fine particles with a diameter below 2... click to read more
Ammonia Energy: A Call for Environmental Awareness
As the world shifts to low-carbon energy, finding alternatives to fossil fuels is essential. Hydrogen (H2) stands out as a leading candidate because it can be produced in large quantities and used in many ways. Countries representing about 90% of the world's energy supply are... click to read more
Likely increase in coral thermal tolerance at a Pacific archipelago
Coral reefs are remarkable ecosystems estimated to harbour over a quarter of all marine biodiversity. They create habitat for seafood species that in turn provide protein for millions of people, support coastal tourism and fisheries and protect coastal communities from storms and flooding. Yet, reef-building... click to read more
Earth’s large lakes are shrinking
Lakes are a crucial source of Earth's freshwater, providing various ecosystem and socioeconomic services. They offer water and food supply, habitats for waterbirds, nutrient cycling, recreational activities, navigation, and hydropower generation. The usesof lakes are heavily influenced by their water volumes, which can be affected... click to read more
Gas in distant galaxies: mixed or matched?
Illustration realized in the framework of a collaboration between the Image/Recit option of the HEAD (Haute École d'Art et de Design) - Genève and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Geneva.
What is a galaxy? The common conception of a galaxy, in which it... click to read more
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