Observations from the Little Bunker

New study finds that ammonia aerosols from penguin guano likely play an important part in the formation of heat-shielding clouds around the frozen continent.By Bob BerwynNew research shows that penguin...

In December 2022, Matthew Boyer hopped on an Argentine military plane to one of the more remote habitations on Earth: Marambio Station at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, where...

In the end, none of the House Republicans who had voiced concerns about ending energy tax credits were willing to go against party leadership.By Dan GearinoEarly this morning, the House...

Scientists warn of profound impacts as sea temperatures rise by up to 4C above average for springtimeThe sea off the coast of the UK and Ireland is experiencing an unprecedented...

Abstract The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, launched in December 2022, is the first wide‐swath altimetry mission designed to improve our understanding of surface water dynamics through high‐resolution...

Abstract Non‐stationarity (time‐varying mean or variance) in climate conditions can alter relationships between basin‐scale climate indices and the ecological conditions that map onto them. We consider evidence of time‐varying climate...

Abstract Enhanced Antarctic ice sheet mass loss yields ocean surface freshening, cooling and sea ice expansion, which result in changes in the atmospheric conditions. Using the Southern Ocean Freshwater Input...

Abstract While the ultra‐low velocity zones (ULVZs) may hold key information about deep Earth dynamics, their elusive state and origin remain enigmatic. Recent high‐pressure experiments suggest that ULVZs may originate...

Abstract Wave‐particle interactions are essential for energy transport in the magnetosphere. In this study, we investigated an event during which electrons interact simultaneously with waves in different scales, using data...

Bill will unleash millions more tonnes of planet-heating pollution and couldn’t come at a worse time, say expertsA Republican push to dismantle clean energy incentives threatens to reverberate across the...

An exhibition featuring work from incarcerated artists highlights links between environmental and climate injustice and the prison system.By Keerti GopalDarrell Fair was in his cell at Stateville Correctional Center during...

Sandra Anderson didn’t think the storm would be too bad. When her grandchildren asked if the dogs should be brought in, Anderson demurred, saying they’d be fine. But later that...

Previous large-N quantitative research on the historical human-environment nexus has primarily emphasized the negative impacts of climate change on social stability, economic development, and the collapse of civilizations. In contrast,...

Although a few studies have explored the impact of greenness on neurodegenerative diseases, little is known about the association between greenness and Parkinson’s disease (PD) prevalence, especially in developing countries....

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02335-9Advancing science, policy and action in tipping points research

In Kenya’s dairy sector, climate change mitigation focuses on sustainable milk production. However, dairy producers often overlook emission reduction, creating a gap between national policies and local practices. This paper...

This study investigates the characteristics and future projections of warm rain during the winter monsoon (December–February; DJF) over the western part of the Java Sea (WJS), Indonesia, using satellite observations...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an Endangered Species Act listing for a rare chub whose habitat has been dried up by over-pumping of groundwater that would be...

In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own...

A flash flood in Allegany and Garrett counties has stretched local emergency systems and emphasizes the need to turn climate resilience planning into tangible action.By Aman AzharThe water surged fast,...

Hurricane winds are a major contributor to storm-related losses for people living in the southeastern coastal states. As the global temperature continues to rise, scientists predict that hurricanes will get...

Songbirds who make the arduous flight from their nesting sites in northern boreal forests to warm, southern climates in the winter may be rewarded for their journey with greater genetic...

Researchers look to extremes in the past to study how the system reacts to imbalances. They detail an overlooked mechanism for how the ocean can help stabilize massive releases of...

Large shifts in UV radiation at Lake Tahoe are associated with wet and dry climate extremes, finds a new study.