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A Chinese-led team of marine scientists has discovered the deepest-known chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth, capturing never-before-seen images of thriving sea life at depths of more than 9,000 meters in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The groundbreaking expedition, led by researchers aboard the manned submersible Fendouzhe (which means “Striver” in Chinese), exploredContinue Reading
Earth’s atmosphere now holds more carbon dioxide than it has in millions — possibly tens of millions — of years, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and scientists at the University of California San Diego. For the first time in recorded history, global averageContinue Reading
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has dismissed the entire team of scientists and contributors tasked with producing the next National Climate Assessment, according to an internal email reviewed by CNN and confirmed by multiple sources. The document is a congressionally mandated report that serves as the United States’ definitive lookContinue Reading
The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems tempting—especially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism:Continue Reading
After just a few months, the long-anticipated La Niña weather pattern has officially ended, according to scientists from the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). La Niña, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, finally arrived in December 2024—months later than expected—and concluded by MarchContinue Reading
Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay — In the quiet rhythm of the tides, fishermen in this coastal town steer their boats through the mangrove-lined waters, hauling in oysters and red grouper—life teeming where once there was none. Just a few decades ago, these waters were empty, devastated by rampant mangrove deforestation. WithContinue Reading
Birds have long been one of the most closely observed creatures—studied by scientists and admired by millions of birdwatchers. But despite our fascination with these feathered marvels, a five-year genetic study has completely rewritten what we thought we knew about their evolutionary history. The research, conducted by an international teamContinue Reading
