Environment
Peru faces the risk of glacial lake floods
In 1941, thousands of people died in Huaraz (Peru) when the natural dam on the lake above the city broke. Now, melting glaciers are increasing the risk of that happening…
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Biology
Planting trees in the wrong place will heat the planet
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, and restoring degraded forests or planting young trees to increase forest cover is a tool in the fight against climate change.
1001 mystery
Siberia's mysterious stone walls: Relics of prehistoric civilization or natural wonders?
Siberia - a vast landmass in the north of Russia, often known for its cold climate and wilderness.
Doomsday
10 hot warning signs for humanity about self-made disasters
Unexpected events occurring in 2022 are a warning of an apocalypse that humans will face, of our own creation.
Biology
Japanese cherry blossoms may disappear
New research from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows that climate change causes the iconic Somei-Yoshino cherry variety to become extinct in many regions of Japan.
Environment
Lessons from ancient farmers in adapting to climate change
Through archaeological discoveries around the world, scientists have found that ancient farming methods helped civilizations overcome difficult times caused by unpredict…
Environment
How the Netherlands responds to climate change
What is of interest is how a flood-prone land with little or no natural resources like the Netherlands became the global agricultural, engineering, ... and business regi…
Environment
Strange measure to support the fight against climate change in the Arctic
Off the coast of Northern Canada, a group of scientists closely monitors the process of pumping seawater onto the surface of sea ice. Their goal is to slow down global w…
Environment
The La Nina phenomenon may replace El Nino this year
The US National Weather Service predicts El Nino will weaken in the next few months, giving way to the La Nina phenomenon that could cool global temperatures.
Environment
Sea levels are rising rapidly due to El Nino and climate change
On March 21, the US Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that sea levels will rise 76mm in the period 2022 - 2023, nearly 4 times higher than in the period 2…
Environment
Glaciers in New Zealand are continuously shrinking, facing the risk of disappearing
NIWA's survey team leader said the ice is melting faster and faster in recent years, causing New Zealand to face a continuous trend of ice loss.
Animal world
'Goddess of the Yangtze River' stands on the brink of extinction
Due to the impact of climate change and human activity, the rare white fin dolphin - dubbed the 'Goddess of the Yangtze River' - is on the verge of extinction.
Discover science
If you survived a nuclear explosion, what would happen to you next?
How will nuclear conflict affect humanity and the planet? If you survived a nuclear explosion, what would happen to you next?
Animal world
Penguins are being less faithful because of... climate change
Penguins only mate with one male/female all their life. If one of them dies, the other will live alone for the rest of his life. But the rapid pace of climate change is…
Environment
Proposing 2 'utopian' initiatives to 'save' the polar ice sheet, at first glance everyone thought it was a fantasy
Climate change is threatening the permafrost at the global poles, and if the situation does not change, melting ice and rising sea levels will seriously threaten life on…