. Scientific Frontline: Earth Science
Showing posts with label Earth Science. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Earth Science. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Still standing but mostly dead: Recovery of dying coral reef in Moorea stalls

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Dead branches of Pocillopora coral on the outer reef of Moorea were killed by bleaching in 2019. The dead branches are coated in algae and t...

Bacteria hitching a ride on “marine snow” may slow the ocean’s carbon sink

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Marine snow is organic debris and fecal pellets that clump together to form millimeter-long flakes as they fall through the water column. Ph...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Carbon-trapping rocks demonstrate Earth’s natural ability to store carbon dioxide

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The dig site in Oman. Photo Credit: Keele University Scientific Frontline: Extended "At a Glance" Summary : Natural Carbon Sequest...
Monday, March 9, 2026

Biogeochemistry: In-Depth Description

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Biogeochemistry is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the chemical, physical, geological, and biological processes and reactions that...

Understanding how “marine snow” acts as a carbon sink

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Hitchhiking bacteria dissolve essential ballast in “marine snow” particles, which could counteract the ocean’s ability to sequester carbon, ...
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Oceanography: In-Depth Description

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Oceanography is the comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of the Earth's oceans and seas, encompassing their physical properties, chemi...

What Is: Abyssopelagic Zone

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A master of abyssopelagic survival, the anglerfish overcomes absolute darkness and sparse food supplies with a specialized, light-producing ...
Friday, March 6, 2026

Sea level along the world’s coastlines is higher than previously assumed

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Illustration Credit: Wageningen University & Research Scientific Frontline: "At a Glance" Summary : Global Coastal Sea Level A...
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History

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A zircon crystal exhibiting distinct edges, or rims, from a metamorphic event after its initial formation. Photo Credit: Shane K. Houchin Sc...

Rewilding could fill gap left by Panama's lost giants

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Lake La Yeguada. Photo Credit: Dunia Urrego Scientific Frontline: "At a Glance" Summary : Ecosystem Rewilding in Panama Main Disco...

Geodesy: In-Depth Description

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Geodesy is the applied Earth science dedicated to accurately measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, its orientation in...
Monday, March 2, 2026

Large forest fire emissions are hidden underground

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  Photo Credit: Johan A. Eckdahl Scientific Frontline: Extended "At a Glance" Summary : Underground Forest Fire Emissions The Core...
Sunday, March 1, 2026

What Is: The Biosphere

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A conceptual visualization of Earth's life-supporting envelope, illustrating the dynamic flow of energy and the intricate integration of...
Saturday, February 21, 2026

Scientists reveal the best and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

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Taken from Rothera Research Station, Antarctic Peninsula Photo Credit: Dr Jan De Rydt. Scientific Frontline: "At a Glance" Summary...
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks

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Earth systems at risk of tipping include the dieback of tropical coral reefs. Photo Credit Prof Peter Mumby Scientific Frontline: Extended ...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Researchers find satellite data can’t forecast future tremors

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There are an estimated 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. Image Credit: Scientific Frontline Scientific Frontline: ...

Magdalen Islands’ peatlands hold vital clues about ancient Atlantic hurricanes

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Hurricane Fiona, 2012.  Image Credit: NASA Scientific Frontline: "At a Glance" Summary Main Discovery : Peatlands in the Magdalen ...
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Multimodel isotope simulations reveal unified picture of Earth’s water cycle

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Image Credit: Courtesy of Rice University Scientific Frontline: "At a Glance" Summary Main Discovery : A standardized multimodel e...
Monday, February 16, 2026

New analysis of climate threats to biodiversity will help conservationists plan for future

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Photo Credit: Heidi-Ann Fourkiller Scientific Frontline: Extended "At a Glance" Summary The Core Concept : An open-access digital ...
Sunday, February 15, 2026

Paleoclimatology: In-Depth Description

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Paleoclimatology is the scientific study of climates in the geologic past. It aims to reconstruct Earth’s climate history to understand how ...