Climate Science
Latest climate science research, data, and scientific findings from leading institutions
IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report
GENEVA, August 18 â The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has appointed 664 experts from 111 countries to participate in the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) as Coordinating Lead Authors,...
Greenlandâs glacial runoff is powering explosions of ocean life
NASA-backed simulations reveal that meltwater from Greenlandâs Jakobshavn Glacier lifts deep-ocean nutrients to the surface, sparking large summer blooms of phytoplankton that feed the Arctic food web.
Scientists just found a hidden factor behind Earthâs methane surge
Roughly two-thirds of all atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, comes from methanogens. Tracking down which methanogens in which environment produce methane with a specific isotope signature is difficult, however....
The surprising way rising CO2 could supercharge space storms
Rising COâ levels will make the upper atmosphere colder and thinner, altering how geomagnetic storms impact satellites. Future storms could cause sharper density spikes despite lower overall density, increasing drag-related...
NASAâs SWOT satellite captures Kamchatka megaquake tsunami in striking detail
When a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russiaâs Kamchatka Peninsula, NASA and CNESâs SWOT satellite captured a rare and detailed picture of the tsunami that followed. Recorded just over...
NASAâs PREFIRE satellites reveal a secret glow escaping from our planet
With its two tiny CubeSats, NASAâs PREFIRE mission is capturing invisible heat escaping from Earth, offering clues to how ice, clouds, and storms influence the climate system. The insights could...
The oceanâs fragile fortresses are crumbling under climate pressure
Mediterranean bryozoans, including the âfalse coral,â are showing alarming changes in structure and microbiomes under acidification and warming. Field studies at volcanic COâ vents reveal that these stressors combined sharply...
NIH director orders new review of grants in outline of top research priorities
Many topics on Bhattacharyaâs list are familiar, but order to re-evaluate grants draws concerns
Fossilized fish trails reveal earliest steps out of water
Possible lungfish tracks could push back animal migration onto land by 10 million years
Donât blame the algorithm: Polarization may be inherent in social media
In simulations, AI-generated users of stripped-down social media without content algorithms still split into polarized echo chambers
Strange spotted rock on Mars could reveal signs of ancient life
A curious red Martian rock nicknamed Sapphire Canyon has scientists excited, as its spotted appearance hints at possible organic origins. On Earth, researchers tested a powerful laser technique, O-PTIR, on...
Measuring flood underinsurance in the USA
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02396-wHomeowners could benefit from flood insurance to offset the negative impacts of climate-induced natural disasters. However, with detailed micro-level data, researchers find...
Corrected study rekindles debate over Microsoftâs quantum computing research
Dispute over elusive Majorana particles claimed in Science highlights controversial approach to robust quantum chips
By sucking up DNA, clot-producing platelets could help diagnose cancer
The cells could be a new source of tumor DNA for liquid biopsies
Thousands of climbing catfish filmed scaling waterfalls
New footage provides rare insight into the daring migration of an enigmatic fish
Hot springsâ hardy microbes offer new source of antibiotics
The mysterious branch of life of known as archaea harbor unique bacteria fighting compounds
The U.S. wants to phase out animal research. Are the alternatives ready?
Drug and chemical safety can be assessed with AI and organ chips, but some scientists say itâs too soon to forgo animal methods entirely
Researchers make âquantum catâ video out of individual atoms
Demo showcases new AI-powered tool of potential use in quantum computers
Museum artifacts rewrite the timeline of gold refining
One technique was practiced significantly earlier than some researchers believe
Brain device that reads inner thoughts aloud inspires strategies to protect mental privacy
Researchers isolated signals from a brain implant so people with movement disorders could voice thoughts without trying to speak
Scientists stunned by colossal formations hidden under the North Sea
Beneath the North Sea, scientists have uncovered colossal sand formations, dubbed âsinkites,â that have mysteriously sunk into lighter sediments, flipping the usual geological order. Formed millions of years ago by...
Unprecedented climate shocks are changing the Great Lakes forever
Extreme heat waves and cold spells on the Great Lakes have more than doubled since the late 1990s, coinciding with a major El NiĂąo event. Using advanced ocean-style modeling adapted...
A single lock of hair could rewrite what we know about Inca record-keeping
Evidence from a 500-year-old khipu suggests commoners helped craft the Incaâs intricate knotted records
New twist on PET scans unlocks hidden signals for diagnosing disease
Overlooked emissions from exotic positronium atoms could improve medical scanners
Fossil teeth reveal a previously unknown human ancestor from eastern Africa
Scientists say the teeth belonged to a type of Australopithecus, a relative of Lucyâs species, that coexisted with our genus, Homo
Judge tells NSF to reinstate suspended UCLA grants
Ruling comes as government seeks settlement with UCLA on larger set of suspended grants
Featherweight flyers could âlevitateâ above Earth indefinitely
Making use of an obscure physics effect to fly, devices could probe the upper atmosphere and explore Mars
Scientists warn ocean could soon reach Rapa Nuiâs sacred moai
Advanced computer modeling suggests that by 2080, waves driven by sea level rise could flood Ahu Tongariki and up to 51 cultural treasures on Rapa Nui. The findings emphasize the...
Youths buried in Anglo-Saxon cemeteries carried West African DNA
Despite bearing remarkably far-flung genetic origins, a girl and young man were buried just like their peers
âSex reversalâ is surprisingly common in birds, new study suggests
Survey of five Australian avians finds numerous discordant individuals, including a genetically male bird that had laid an egg
Europe mulls boosting military R&D with civilian science funding
Worried about regional security, bloc pushes forward on controversial âdual-useâ approach
âSuperefficientâ weaver ants show remarkable strength in numbers
Unlike people, these nest-building insects pull harder in teams
Deaths threats to NIH official spark debate over aggressive campaign to end animal research
White Coat Waste Project files complaint over government employeeâs emails claiming it incited harassment against Nicole Kleinstreuer
New method reveals perhaps the most massive black hole yet spotted
Big brute 5 billion light-years from Earth is 36 billion times as massive as the Sun
NIH ponders overhauling HIV budget to capitalize on prevention breakthrough
Scientists warn $1 billion push for âimplementation scienceâ spurred by promise of lenacapavir will hurt research on new treatments and vaccines
Scientists just uncovered three ancient worlds frozen beneath Illinois for 300 million years
Over 300 million years ago, Illinois teemed with life in tropical swamps and seas, now preserved at the famous Mazon Creek fossil site. Researchers from the University of Missouri and...
332 colossal canyons just revealed beneath Antarcticaâs ice
Deep beneath the Antarctic seas lies a hidden network of 332 colossal submarine canyons, some plunging over 4,000 meters, revealed in unprecedented detail by new high-resolution mapping. These underwater valleys,...
Trump order aims to politicize decisions on federal science grants
Researchers worried by plan giving political appointees more control over where funding goes
Transition risk in the banking sector
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02400-3Estimating transition risk is important for the banking sector, yet current practices still rely on conceptual scenarios. Now, a study provides a...
In Guinea, the United States helped beat back malaria. Now, the disease is set to soar
Foreign aid cuts are expected to cause a rise in malaria cases and deaths across sub-Saharan Africa
Canada plans a 15% budget cut. Scientists are alarmed
Cuts could erase promised boost, researchers fear
Navigating energy transition solutions for climate targets with minerals constraint
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02373-3The decarbonization of energy systems requires access to minerals that are critical for manufacturing low-carbon technologies. Here researchers show that meeting climate...
Structural limitations of the decarbonization state
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02394-yThe implementation gap between national climate targets and actual policies has been seen as a main barrier for decarbonization. Here researchers show...
DNA from the deep reveals a hidden ocean âsuperhighwayâ
Deep beneath the oceanâs surface, a groundbreaking DNA study reveals that the deep sea is far more globally connected than once thought. By analyzing thousands of brittle stars preserved in...
This prehistoric predator survived global warming by eating bones
A prehistoric predator changed its diet and body size during a major warming event 56 million years ago, revealing how climate change can reshape animal behavior, food chains, and survival...
Possible genetic clues to ME/chronic fatigue syndrome identified in massive study
DNA analysis of more than 15,500 people with the debilitating condition identifies eight tentative âgenetic signalsâ
Using electrons to make art, this scientistâs biology images grace rock albums and stamps
Steve Gschmeissnerâs electron microscope image of liver cholesterol won a Wellcome Photography Prize this year
Video reveals cockatoos have 30 unique dance movesâincluding headbanging
Researchers now know why the caged bird dances: a form of mentally enriching play