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Earth Sciences 15 hours ago

Airborne observations of Asian monsoon sees ozone-depleting substances lofting into the stratosphere

Powerful monsoon winds, strengthened by a warming climate, are lofting unexpectedly large quantities of ozone-depleting substances high into the atmosphere over East Asia, new research shows.

Earth Sciences Apr 16, 2024

Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems

Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth. In three new studies, Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine report how the ecosystems in these regions are changing.

Environment Apr 3, 2024

California leads US emissions of sulfuryl fluoride: State emits more than rest of country combined, study finds

California, a state known for its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction policies, is ironically the nation's greatest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.

Astronomy Apr 1, 2024

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation—one close enough to Earth could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the sun shining steadily for about ...