Scientists collected video from 20 bears during ice-free months to understand whether the animals can survive longer periods on land in a warming world.
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Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.
Where Groundwater Levels Are Falling, and Rising, Worldwide
Data from more than 1,000 aquifers reveal widespread decline, but improvement in some places shows the trend can be reversed.
Remnants of Sprawling Ancient Cities Are Found in the Amazon
Archaeologists, relying on laser technology and decades of research, mapped a cluster of ancient cities in eastern Ecuador. Their findings add to evidence of dense settlements in Amazonia.
Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than Previously Measured
The island is shedding 20 percent more than previously estimated, a study found, potentially threatening ocean currents that help to regulate global temperatures.
Workplace Wellness Programs Have Little Benefit, Study Finds
An Oxford researcher measured the effect of popular workplace mental health interventions, and discovered little to none.
2023 Was Hottest Year on Record by a Lot
Month after month global temperatures didn’t just break records, they surpassed them by far. This year could be even warmer.
This Antarctic Octopus Has a Warning About Rising Sea Levels
A huge ice sheet appears to have melted about 120,000 years ago, when temperatures were similar to those on Earth today, according to a DNA study that mapped octopus movements.
New Hope — and an Old Hurdle — for a Terrible Disease With Terrible Treatments
Researchers in developing countries are trying to find treatments for conditions that affect the poorest people. But the system is stacked against their therapies.
NOAA’s Arctic Report Card for 2023
Observations from researchers and residents, published annually in a report by NOAA, reveal a region grappling with rapid change.