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About 252 million years ago, more than 95% of marine and 70% of terrestrial species perished within a geological blink of an eye. Our study reveals how Earth’s...
The surface of Venus is littered with ring-shaped structures called “coronae”, whose formation is often linked to tectonic and volcanic activity in the past....
Brightness variability of the Sun and other stars is one of the most intriguing manifestations of their magnetic activity. We compare the Sun’s brightness...
Sea-level rise is one of today’s most pressing global concerns and the response of coastal communities depends on social, cultural and environmental factors....
Rapidly rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are accelerating climate change. Climate knock-on effects in response to the human-induced rise in CO2...
Marine protected areas called no-take zones – restricting human activities – are set to preserve marine ecosystems. But these same marine reserves could also...
Observations of Mercury indicate the probable existence of water ice in the permanently shadowed polar regions. Water on the planets of our solar system is...
Climate, as characterized by rainfall, has a profound influence on rivers in mountain ranges. While it may seem obvious how heavy rain causes flooding and...
Each year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, adding pressure to ecosystems and threatening marine life. Observing the marine environment using...
To explore inside the Earth, scientists measure the speed of sound in underground rocks – or the ‘voice’ of our planet – created by plates’ movements....
