Environment
The ice in Greenland melts from bottom to top, faster than ever
The ice covering Greenland is melting rapidly at the bottom, causing more and more water and ice to drift into the ocean, according to new research.
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Biology
Scientists warn spring could come 10 days earlier before 2100
Spring usually falls around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere, but it could arrive as early as 10 days in 2100.
Science Events
Scary warning when the dinosaur-era 'green continent' is about to rise again
There are studies showing that in the Cretaceous period, Antarctica had a tropical rainforest climate with rich flora and fauna. But if the continent is green again, it…
Environment
Robot captures molten radioactive fuel in Fukushima
A remote-controlled robot photographed a molten nuclear fuel dump that fell to the bottom of the most damaged reactor at the Fukushima power plant.
Environment
Climate change destroys the ground, leaving people without a place to live?
For the first time in history, scientists have taken into account the possibility that Earth could lose its topsoil due to cracking and subsidence.
Environment
Volcano in Indonesia erupts, creating a column of ash 1,500m . high
The column of ash formed from the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia reached 1,500 meters high on February 5, according to the country's Geological Agenc…
Scientific application
Successfully extracted rare earth element from waste
Rice University has successfully recovered rare earth elements from trash with important properties for electronics and green technology.
Environment
Decipher the mysterious tsunami spreading around the world
An 8.2-magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami that spread around the world last year, surprising scientists.
Environment
Rare snowfall phenomenon in the Middle East
On January 27, snow covered Jerusalem and the Eastern Mediterranean after a snowstorm, the whole holy land turned into a snow-white fairyland.
Environment
Climate change could create more 'sky rivers' in East Asia
A new study reveals that climate change could lead to an 'atmospheric river' phenomenon known as a 'sky river' that causes record rainfall in East Asia.
Environment
Tonga tsunami causes 'ecological disaster' in Peru
The Peruvian government says an oil spill at a Peruvian refinery following a volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga late last week caused a
Environment
Giant iceberg dumps 152 billion tons of fresh water into the sea
Iceberg A-68A releases large amounts of fresh water and nutrients into the sea, which can affect surrounding ecosystems.
Environment
Rare snow covers the Sahara desert
Snow and ice cover the sand in the Sahara Desert after the temperature here dropped to -2 degrees Celsius under the influence of a high-pressure cold air mass.
Animal world
Did climate change make ancient lions and bears extinct?
Climate change may have been the main cause of the extinction of ancient lions and bears about a millennium ago.
Environment
Climate change causes more lightning in the Arctic
In 2021, the Arctic region saw 7,278 lightning bolts, twice as many as in the previous nine years combined. This is a rare phenomenon.