Sea levels have been creeping up steadily. Since 1993, the global sea level has risen by over 10 centimeters, or about four inches. This might not sound like much, but it's a clear sign that something bigger is happening. The rate of this increase is speeding up. Scientists have been tracking this trend using specialized satellites. These satellites use radar altimet...
Climate change is already causing plenty of issues on Earth, but it's also set to create problems in space. Researchers have found that as the Earth warms up, the upper atmosphere is actually cooling down. This cooling effect is making the atmosphere less dense, which means there's less drag on the millions of pieces of space junk orbiting our planet. Normally, this ...
Climate models are like crystal balls for scientists. They help us see what might happen in the future. But, they are not always right. Especially when it comes to the Arctic. The Arctic is warming and getting wetter. This is a big deal. But, how much and how fast? That's where things get tricky. Scientists have been using fancy computer programs to predict wha...
Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as Tea Tree, is a plant that faces challenges due to the intense sunlight and high temperatures in southern China. This is especially true during the summer months. The seedling stage of this plant is crucial. Too much or too little light can harm its growth. So, scientists decided to test different levels of shade to see what works...
Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million, depend on farming for their daily bread But here's a tough question?...
Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Industrial Revolution. Back in the 18th century, carbon dioxide levels w...
In a shocking turn of events, California faced some of its worst wildfires ever recorded. As Los Angeles burned, scientists revealed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. This isn't just a coincidence—it's a warning sign. Global temperatures are rising, and oceans are unusually warm. We've entered a new era where natural disasters like floods, storms, and fires a...
Let's talk about 2024. It was a really warm year, like, really warm. NASA and NOAA said it was the warmest year ever recorded. This isn't just a one-time thing; 2023 was also the warmest year before that. The difference between 2024 and 2023? A tiny 0. 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists have been predicting this warming trend for a while. It's like they made a foreca...
The year 2024 has been a year of records and red flags for Earth's climate. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that this year is the warmest on record, surpassing temperatures set just last year. Even more alarming, the global average temperature has exceeded the crucial 1. 5 degrees Celsius target set by the Paris Agreement. While t...
Ever wondered how a warmer world might change where insects hang out? Scientists have found a clever new trick to figure out which bugs can survive in cooler places that are now getting warmer. They chose three insects: Spodoptera frugiperda and Cicadulina bipunctata, which love the heat, and Laodelphax striatellus, which is more comfortable in cooler spots. They tes...