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Detailed map reveals groundwater levels across the U.S.

How much fresh water is in the United States? It’s a tough question, since most of the water is underground, accessible at varying depths. In previous decades, it’s been answered indirectly from data on rainfall […]

First-ever sanctuary of mountain ice cores in Antarctica preserves these climate archives for centuries

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The storing of the very first heritage cores in Antarctica marks a pivotal moment for the Ice Memory project launched in 2015 by CNRS, IRD, the University of Grenoble-Alpes (France), CNR, Ca’ Foscari University of […]

Digital twins in the Arctic: How Svalbard is becoming a living lab for marine restoration

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In the icy reaches of the Svalbard archipelago, a quiet revolution in marine restoration is underway. Researchers are building a digital twin of the region—an interactive, data-rich simulation designed to help researchers and restoration teams […]

Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise, study shows

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A study published in Nature shows that many of the world’s major river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of people in these regions.This post was originally […]

World-first ice archive to guard secrets of melting glaciers

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Scientists on Wednesday sealed ancient chunks of glacial ice in a first-of-its-kind sanctuary in Antarctica in the hope of preserving these fast-disappearing records of Earth’s past climate for centuries to come.This post was originally published […]

From bolts to blue jets, lightning comes in many strange forms

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Lightning has captured people’s fascination for millennia. It’s embedded in mythology, religion and popular culture. Think of Thor in Norse mythology or Indra in Hinduism.This post was originally published on this site

As we begin to assess the fire damage in Victoria, we must not overlook these hidden costs

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Devastated by widespread fires, Victoria has declared a state of disaster. More than 500 structures have reportedly been destroyed and 1,000 agricultural properties have been affected. Tragically, there has also been one fatality.This post was […]

Fire on ice: The Arctic’s changing fire regime

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The number of wildland fires burning in the Arctic is on the rise, according to NASA researchers. Moreover, these blazes are burning larger, hotter, and longer than they did in previous decades.This post was originally […]

Ancient Tethys Ocean shaped Central Asia’s landscape, study suggests

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New research from Adelaide University suggests the power of the ancient Tethys Ocean might have shaped Central Asia’s topography during the Cretaceous period.This post was originally published on this site

Crop droughts set to worsen—even as rainfall increases

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Europe and western North America will experience more frequent and severe crop droughts as Earth warms, even in places where yearly rainfall increases.This post was originally published on this site

Exploring the multifaceted effects of inward foreign direct investment on new venture creation

Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is known to be a significant driver of local economic development, especially in fostering entrepreneurship. Current studies have conducted in-depth investigations into the impact of IFDI on the survival, productivity, [...]
Study: Cross-border merger and acquisition activity predicts changes in economic growth, foreign exchange returns

In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what’s next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.This post was originally published on this site
History offers warning on dollar and deficits

It’s no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the [...]