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Earth Sciences Sep 9, 2024

New research sinks old theory for the doldrums, a low-wind equatorial region that stranded sailors for centuries

During the Age of Sail, sailors riding the trade winds past the equator dreaded becoming stranded in the doldrums, a meteorologically distinct region in the deep tropics. For at least a century, scientists have thought that ...

Environment Sep 5, 2024

South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record

South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday.

Environment Aug 27, 2024

International report confirms record-high global temperatures in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations, the global temperature across land and the ocean, global sea level, and ocean heat content all reached record highs in 2023, according to the 34th annual State of the Climate report.

Environment Aug 19, 2024

Weather patterns as a major contributing factor to complex air pollution

"Complex pollution" usually refers to the environmental pollution phenomenon formed by the simultaneous presence of multiple pollutants in the same environment. In China, the issue of controlling the complex air pollution ...

Environment Aug 16, 2024

A visionary approach: How a team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists

Imagine having to do your job, but not being able to visually process the data right in front of you. Nearly 8% of genetic males and 0.5% of genetic females have some form of Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), or the decreased ...

Earth Sciences Aug 14, 2024

Marine heat waves in the Baltic Sea: Researchers investigate causes and effects

Marine heat waves—periods in which the upper water layers in the sea temporarily become exceptionally warm—are occurring with increasing frequency worldwide. Recent studies by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research ...

Environment Aug 14, 2024

Réunion is a tropical island getaway—climate study shows it could attract more tourists during European summers

You're scrolling through Instagram, only half paying attention to your friends' updates, when a photo of a beautiful, pristine beach grabs your eye. Somebody you know is lounging on that very beach—and suddenly you want to ...

Environment Aug 13, 2024

Research helps better understand ozone pollution in Yangtze River Delta

A group of researchers identified key synoptic weather patterns (SWPs) linked to severe ground-level ozone pollution in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), and established the relationship between SWPs evolution and persistent ...

Environment Aug 13, 2024

How are hurricanes named? Experts explain how naming conventions for major storms have evolved over the years

The state of Texas is no stranger to hurricanes and damaging storms. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, continues to assist Texans recovering from Hurricane Beryl amidst what is expected ...

Earth Sciences Jul 24, 2024

Air quality improvements in India partially due to weather, study finds

A significant portion of recent improvements in air quality in India resulted from favorable meteorological conditions that are unlikely to persist as the climate changes, a new study has found.

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