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The loss of our glaciers over the 21st century: a future we can control
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The loss of our glaciers over the 21st century: a future we can control

The loss of glaciers affects sea level, water availability, and natural hazards resulting in socioeconomic impacts for communities around the world, even for...

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Danger! Glacial lake outburst floods ahead!
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Danger! Glacial lake outburst floods ahead!

The sudden release of water and sediment from glacial lakes, known as glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), are a major natural hazard that can result in...

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Dust in the wind & the snowy Alps: a cautionary tale
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Dust in the wind & the snowy Alps: a cautionary tale

Clouds are an indispensable part of our Earth’s atmosphere. Although closely associated with rain, water is not the only substance a cloud can carry. Using...

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The Lingering Shadow of Redlining: Fossil Fuel Power Plants and Air Pollution
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The Lingering Shadow of Redlining: Fossil Fuel Power Plants and Air Pollution

Historically redlined communities in the U.S. today have lower home values, poorer health, and greater exposure to environmental hazards. Our research found...

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Thunderstruck! A quasicrystal made by lightning
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Thunderstruck! A quasicrystal made by lightning

A material with characteristics between crystal and glass has been accidentally created by an electrical discharge (likely a lightning strike) in the Sand...

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A mysterious object in our Galaxy pulses every 76 seconds
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A mysterious object in our Galaxy pulses every 76 seconds

The discovery of an ultra-long period neutron star, emitting unusual radio signals is rewriting our understanding of these unique star systems. The source has...

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Of Microbes and Megastorms
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Of Microbes and Megastorms

The earliest ecosystems we know of were built entirely by microscopic lifeforms. Similar ecosystems that exist today help us understand the history of life on...

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Agriculture and climate change driving worldwide insect declines
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Agriculture and climate change driving worldwide insect declines

Insects are a key part of the earth’s life support system, making reports of steep declines a great concern. Our study, one of the largest assessments of...

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Nitrogen is becoming less available in ecosystems around the world
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Nitrogen is becoming less available in ecosystems around the world

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plants and is necessary for making proteins. We gathered a diverse set of published records measuring nitrogen...

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Introducing the Micronova
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Introducing the Micronova

Novae have been observed for centuries in the night sky, unveiling just how dynamic our Universe can be. Our recent observations have revealed rapid and...

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