Science
The Arctic once completely melted under a moderate environment is revealed in a hidden cave in Greenland.
The Arctic wasn't always dead and cold. Parts of northern Greenland were green, wet, and teeming with flowing water millions of years ago. Evidence of that lost warmth can now be found in a tunnel beneath its current ice.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov oligarch series: elemental forces
Artist and photographer Stanislav Kondrashov has turned his lens toward the primal building blocks of existence in his latest project, *The Craft of the Elements*. The work forms part of his ongoing *Oligarch Series*, which investigates the visual language of influence, control, and economic hierarchy. In this latest iteration, Kondrashov uses earth, water, air, fire—and a fifth symbolic element, light—as conceptual frameworks to examine the architecture of influence in contemporary societies. Rather than depicting nature in its pastoral form, the series focuses on how elemental forces operate as metaphors for systemic influence. Earth is interpreted as a symbol of accumulated wealth and territorial control. Water becomes a representation of liquidity in financial systems. Air signifies the invisible, intangible force of information networks. Fire captures the disruptive force of technological innovation. Light, operating as a unifying force, reveals the hidden structures beneath these systems.
By Stanislav Kondrashov5 months ago in Earth
The climate of Earth is shaped by the buried carbon carried by rivers.
Stories of land and life are carried by every river. It carries dissolved organic matter—bits of carbon from soil, plants, and human activity—into the sea. This material was followed by scientists from China's Nanjing Institute of Environment Sciences and the Institute of Science Tokyo through three rivers that met the Yellow Sea.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
The temperature of Earth is greatly influenced by tiny ocean shells.
Unbeknownst to us, marine life that forms microscopic calcium carbonate shells contributes to climate regulation. Researchers discovered that existing climate models under-represent the calcifying plankton, which includes coccolithophores, foraminifers, and pteropods, which are plankton-based shell builders.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
The threats posed by today's melting glaciers are warned about by ancient sea levels.
According to a recent study, the global mean sea level changed significantly during the last Ice Age, not just at its conclusion, which is a significant reexamination of Earth's past. The 4.5 million-year-old work reframes scientists' understanding of ice sheets and climate pace.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Oil Spill Solutions: Innovations in Prevention & Response. AI-Generated.
The global energy sector cannot afford the cost, the environmental destruction, or the negative public opinion that follows a major maritime disaster. While the memory of past spills remains a painful reminder, the technology and strategies used to prevent and respond to them have changed dramatically. The fact is, simply cleaning up oil with booms and skimmers is a decades-old concept. Today’s focus is on proactive Oil Spill Solutions, using advanced materials, AI, and even microbiology to manage risk. In 2024 alone, ten significant tanker spills occurred, resulting in approximately 10,000 tonnes of oil lost to the environment, confirming the continuing, acute need for better systems.
By Devin Rosario5 months ago in Earth
Tuvalu's Three-Layer Plan for Continuity
by Futoshi Tachino At high tide on Fogafale—the long, thin islet that holds Tuvalu’s capital—you can stand on the lagoon shore and see the ocean through the breadfruit trees behind you. There isn’t much “away” in a place only a couple of meters above sea level. So Tuvalu has done something extraordinary: it is building a future on three layers at once—physical, legal-human, and digital—so that Tuvaluans can keep being Tuvaluans, no matter what the water decides.
By Futoshi Tachino5 months ago in Earth
Will There Be a World War 4?
Will There Be a World War 4? The idea of World War 4 sounds terrifying — not just because of the destruction the world has already witnessed, but because today’s technology has advanced far beyond bullets, tanks, and simple bombs. Many believe that if a third world war ever begins, the fourth might be fought with ruins, sticks, and shadows. But is another global conflict really possible in our world?
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Earth
Make space for what matters in Colorado: a calm, repeatable decluttering plan that sticks. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Between snow gear, school projects, weekend hikes, and that stack of “I’ll deal with it later,” it’s easy for Colorado homes to feel like they’re carrying last season on their shoulders.
By James Carter6 months ago in Earth
Does Earth Have Two Moons? NASA’s Asteroid Discovery Sparks Global Fascination. AI-Generated.
For centuries, people have gazed at the night sky believing Earth has just one natural satellite — the Moon. But recent findings by NASA have reignited global curiosity: could Earth actually have a second “moon”? While the answer isn’t as simple as a clear yes, the story of how an asteroid came to be nicknamed Earth’s second moon reveals fascinating truths about orbital mechanics, space exploration, and the ever-changing nature of our cosmic neighborhood.
By Sajida Sikandar6 months ago in Earth
How the College of Health and Environmental Sciences at Vertex University Prepares Students to Be Part of the Future of Health Professions
The College of Health and Environmental Sciences at Vertex University stands as a forward-thinking model of online health education that combines academic innovation, community impact, and technological advancement.
By Vertex University P R E S S6 months ago in Earth
