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Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice
A flooded Christmas tree farm in Boone, N.C., on Sept. 27, 2024. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images Russ Schumacher,…
Data centre emissions are soaring – it’s AI or the climate
Jack Marley, The Conversation Artificial intelligence (AI) is curating your social media feed and giving you directions to…
Experts predicted more hurricanes in the Caribbean this summer – where are the ‘missing’ storms?
Harvepino / shutterstock Francesca Morris, University of Oxford Back in April and May 2024, various universities and weather…
How a new map of the UK’s blue carbon habitats could change how oceans are protected
Mudflats in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Mark Hamblin/VISION, CC BY-NC-ND Michael Burrows, Scottish Association for Marine Science The…
The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come – here’s why that still matters
NASA via Getty Images Laura Revell, University of Canterbury; Dan Smale, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research,…
Accepting uncertainty in sustainable fisheries is essential in a rapidly changing Arctic
Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz, Memorial University of Newfoundland Climate change is making it almost impossible to decide how much, where…
Science Documentaries That Inspire: A Curated Collection for Enthusiasts
A handful of titles stand out in the world of science documentaries for their ability to both educate…
Will tornadoes and waterspouts thrive as Earth heats up?
A tornado near Minden, Iowa on April 26, 2024. Jonah Lange/Shutterstock Jack Marley, The Conversation Unusually warm waters…
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
First map of vegetation across Antarctica reveals a battle for the continent’s changing landscape
Claudia Colesie Claudia Colesie, The University of Edinburgh A tiny seed is stuck between loose gravel and coarse…