In hot and humid places, roads take a beating. The main issue is something called rutting, where tire tracks get deep over time. This is a big deal because it affects how we plan road maintenance. But predicting this has been tricky. A group of researchers decided to tackle this problem. They gathered lots of data from a highway in Foshan, China. This data included ...
So, what's the deal with black carbon (BC) and its role in weather changes? In India, not much research has been done on how BC affects things like monsoons, fog, and heatwaves. This study steps in to bridge that gap, looking at how BC interacts with rain during the monsoon's active and break phases. These phases are super important for farming, water supplies, and w...
The world is warming up, and it's not doing so evenly. By 2050, the tropics will feel the brunt of climate change, while northern regions might even see some benefits. This isn't just about temperature. It's about how global warming affects water, food, weather, and health. These effects, called stressors, are already here and will get worse. The tropics are in for ...
Pride events across the United States are facing financial challenges. Many companies have pulled out of Pride sponsorships, leaving organizers scrambling to fill budget gaps. This trend has raised questions about corporate support for LGBTQ+ communities. The shift comes at a time when political tensions are high. The Trump administration rolled back several LGB...
The Danish government is eager to use biomass pyrolysis to fight climate change. They are focusing on straw and manure-based digestate as primary materials. However, the environmental effects of this approach are not fully understood. This is a problem because the country is investing heavily in this technology. The goal is to turn straw and digestate into useful pr...
In the year leading up to March, over 6, 000 Americans decided to apply for British citizenship or permanent residency in the UK. This is the highest number since records began in 2004. The UK's Home Office released this data, showing a significant increase in applications, especially between January and March. This surge happened right as Donald Trump started his se...
The story of the T. rex is one that has captivated many. The T. rex is known for its massive size and fearsome reputation. But where did this giant predator come from? New research suggests that the T. rex's ancestors may have journeyed from Asia to North America. This journey likely took place over 70 million years ago, crossing what is now known as the Bering S...
Coffee is a big deal. It's one of the most traded and drunk products globally. Most of it is grown in tropical regions, while it's mainly consumed in the north. The weather plays a huge role in how much coffee is produced and how good it is. Wet and dry periods are crucial for the plant's life cycle. Recently, it's been shown that coffee-growing areas are really sens...
The ocean has a secret that has puzzled sailors for over 400 years. They have seen the sea glow brightly, as if the horizon itself was shining. This strange event, known as a "milky sea, " has been hard to study because it happens rarely and far from where most people live. A researcher has gathered over 400 reports of these glowing seas. This includes old stories f...
Plants are masters of survival. They have a knack for storing energy in various forms, like starch, fructans, and soluble sugars. These are like their secret stash of snacks, helping them through tough times when photosynthesis isn't happening. But how do these energy reserves affect growth and how long a plant lives? That's a bit of a mystery. Scientists de...