By using a fiber-optic cable to detect tiny vibrations a mile below the surface, scientists discovered a surprising way that ice sheets move.
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Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska
About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.
Prehistoric Earth Was Very Hot. That Offers Clues About Future Earth.
At times during the past half-billion years, carbon dioxide warmed our planet more than previously thought, according to a new reconstruction of Earth’s deep past.
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations
Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.
Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions
Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence.
Are Researchers Overcounting the Number of Fish in the World’s Oceans?
A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic.
Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds
The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500 policies globally.
Monkeys in Puerto Rico Got Nicer After Hurricane Maria
Macaques, reeling from a hurricane, learned by necessity to get along, a study found. It’s one of the first to suggest that animals can adapt to environmental upheaval with social changes.
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.
Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says
Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.