Category: Viral

How Housing Security Affects Disaster Preparedness in the U.S. Researchers in the United States are studying how natural disasters like hurricanes and floods impact people’s homes. A recent study highlights that housing quality and security are crucial even before disasters occur. The study, published in the journal Global Environmental Change, was led by Smitha Rao,…

Bahama Warbler’s Survival on Abaco Island After Hurricane Dorian The Bahama Warbler, a small grey and yellow bird, is facing survival challenges after Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have found that this endangered bird may now only exist on Abaco Island, as its habitat on Grand Bahama was…

Antarctica’s Glaciers Speed Up in Summer Researchers have discovered that glaciers along Antarctica’s coastline move faster during the summer due to melting snow and warmer ocean waters. Typically, these glaciers travel about one kilometer annually, but their speed increases by up to 22% in warmer months. This finding helps scientists understand how climate change might…

Ocean Warming Triggers Coral Virus Outbreaks in South Pacific A three-year study conducted in the South Pacific has revealed that rising ocean temperatures can lead to outbreaks of viruses that attack the algae living inside corals. These viruses, known as “dinoflagellate-infecting RNA viruses” or dinoRNAVs, have been linked to coral diseases that have severely affected…

Reducing Fertilizer Use in Crops: Insights from Soichi Kojima Introduction Plant biochemist Soichi Kojima and his team at Tohoku University have been exploring ways to help crops grow with less nitrogenous fertilizers. Their research was published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science. The Importance of Nitrogen Nitrogen is vital for plant growth, and fertilizers…

Earth’s Magnetic Field Anomalies: Insights from University of Leeds Researchers Scientists at the University of Leeds have been studying the peculiarities of Earth’s magnetic field, which can cause compass errors and satellite interference. The research, led by Dr. Jonathan Mound and Professor Christopher Davies, focuses on how the Earth’s core cools and affects the magnetic…

How Temperature Changes Affect Bees and Pesticides Insights from Imperial College London A recent study from Imperial College London reveals that temperature changes can influence how pesticides affect bee behavior. This research highlights that extreme temperature events due to climate change could increase the impact of pesticides on bee populations and their pollination services. Neonicotinoids,…

Understanding Cliff Erosion in California Introduction In California, the beautiful coastal cliffs are facing a serious problem: erosion. This is when the cliffs slowly wear away over time. Researchers from Stanford University are studying this issue to understand how fast the cliffs are eroding and what can be done about it. Research Findings The researchers…

Penn State Researchers Use Deep Learning to Study Oxygen Levels in U.S. Rivers Understanding the amount of dissolved oxygen in rivers is crucial for the survival of aquatic life. Researchers at Penn State have used a deep learning model to analyze data from hundreds of rivers across the United States to determine which factors most…

Indian Children Present Climate Change Recommendations to UN Chair Mikiko Otani In New Delhi, over 300 children from India shared their ideas on the UN’s draft General Comment 26 (GC 26) with Mikiko Otani, Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. These children, from various backgrounds, participated in the ‘Inclusive YoUth…