Observations from the Little Bunker

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 26, July 2025. SignificanceVisible light emitted when rapidly peeling tape is a striking demonstration of tribocharging and triboluminescence. Remarkably, the...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 26, July 2025. SignificanceProtein–protein interactions mediated by proline-rich motifs (PRMs) play a crucial role in regulating important cellular signaling cascades...

President Lula rebukes wealthy countries for retreating on climate and trade but bloc is divided and unbalancedAs the US retreats from the international stage, the most powerful political alliance in...

Camp says the search continues for missing people while life-threatening flooding still remains a threat Texas floods – latest updatesCamp Mystic, the girls summer camp on the banks of the...

The administration has wiped over $2.7bn in climate grants, hitting underserved communities across the US the hardestThis story was originally published by FloodlightAcre by acre, the village of Kipnuk is...

Abstract Antarctic sea ice has seen recent rapid declines in extent, but it remains unclear whether this is accompanied by thinning. Due to the relative abundance and complexity of overlying...

Abstract This study focuses on the diverse intra‐seasonal variabilities (ISVs) exhibited by tropical cyclone (TC) occurrence frequency affecting southeastern and eastern Asian regions, classified as SEATOFs and EATC occurrence frequency...

Abstract This study examines inter‐decadal changes in the relationship between western North Pacific (WNP) tropical cyclone (TC) activity during the late season (October–December) and the simultaneous Pacific Meridional Mode (PMM)....

Abstract Oceanic subsurface eddies are believed to potentially impact biogeochemical cycles; however, our understanding remains limited due to sparse in situ observations. This study presents observation of an intrathermocline eddy...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02368-0Deltas are complex and are among the most vulnerable landforms under climate change. Studying them collectively highlights common stressors that drive their...

How to prepare for a disaster Your guide to finding accurate information, emergency kits, evacuations, protecting your home, and more if you’re at risk of a hurricane, wildfire, flood, or...

With or without authority to regulate heightened tailpipe emissions, states plan to meet climate goals.By Rambo TalabongWhen President Donald Trump signed legislation to revoke California’s authority to enforce stricter tailpipe...

Walk outside into 100-degree heat wearing a black shirt, and you’ll feel a whole lot hotter than if you were wearing white. Now think about your roof: If it’s also...

Abstract We present results from thermo‐mechanical numerical modeling of interactions between thermal, thermo‐compositional, and purely compositional (hydrous) mantle plumes, and a rheologically layered lithosphere containing a mid‐lithospheric discontinuity (MLD). Our...

Abstract Displacement height (d $d$) and, particularly, roughness length (z0 ${z}{0}$) are essential urban aerodynamic parameters for earth system modeling the climatic impact of urbanization. Urban heterogeneities, inherent to real...

Abstract The response of ocean salinity to surface freshwater fluxes exhibits complex spatial and temporal patterns, making it challenging to pinpoint where and when freshwater flux dominates salinity variability. This...

Our research shows people are strongly in favour of measures to tackle the climate crisis. They just need to be listened toRebecca Willis is professor of energy and climate governance...

Disaster recovery is not a simple process. It takes months, even years, for communities to distribute aid, rebuild, and begin to move forward. Your landscape and community has likely changed...

When a major storm blows through town, local, state, and tribal governments rely on federal funding to help them recover. Rebuilding schools and roads, repairing power lines, and cleaning up...

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing extensive damage and flooding from northwest Florida to inland areas of Tennessee and North Carolina....

Lee esto en español. Disasters can feel overwhelming if you’re an immigrant, whether it’s because of your citizenship status, language barriers, or confusion around your rights. It’s important to remember...

Jesse Merrick was living in Alabama in 2017 when the Thomas Fire swallowed up his mother’s house in Southern California. Merrick, then a healthy sportscaster in his 20s, was on...

Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to...

As the number and ferocity of hurricanes, fires, and other disasters increases, so too does the number of people forced from their homes. Some 3.2 million people were displaced by...