Category: Earth
Is the Recovery of the Ozone Layer Being Delayed?
A New Zealand research team sees signs of a problematic trend in ozone concentrations over the Antarctic.
Majority in Austria in Favor of Private Jet Ban and Kerosene Tax
According to a Greenpeace survey, people in Austria have a negative image of private jets. Four out of five respondents call for a kerosene tax.
Archaeologists Uncover Europe’s Hidden Bronze Age Megastructures
Archaeologists have uncovered a network of Bronze Age structures in the Carpathian Basin, revealing complex societies and a veritable center of European technological innovation.
The Temperature on Earth Is Now 2 Degrees Higher Than It Was in Pre-industrial Times
Last Friday, the global average temperature was 2.06 degrees Celsius higher than usual, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record for the warmest day ever also comes from this year.
Europe Witnesses Catastrophic Events Every 10,000-15,000 Years, Supervolcano Megabeds Reveal
Will there soon be a super-eruption in the Mediterranean? While it remains difficult to answer this question, a new study reveals that this type of catastrophe is likely to recur on a regular basis.
Half of Europe’s Caviar Products Illegal, Some Not Caviar
Around half of the caviar products tested in Europe were found to be illegal after genetic and isotope analyses. Some are not even caviar.
Water Shortages in the Amazon Region
The green lungs of the planet are under threat. Drought and heat are particularly hard on the world’s largest rainforests. The consequences are serious because low water levels in rivers are not only a threat to fish.
France Says Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile
Nuclear deterrence has taken on new significance following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. France has now reported success with an advanced long-range launcher.
Electrocaloric Heat Pump Achieves High Efficiency, Cooling
An innovative cooling device could replace air-conditioning systems, promising superior energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
EU to Renew Herbicide Glyphosate Approval for 10 Years
Will farmers still be allowed to spray the weedkiller glyphosate in the future? The member states of the European Union were unable to reach an agreement. Now the EU Commission has decided on its own.
UAE Inaugurates One of the World’s Biggest Solar Plants
The photovoltaic plant, which has now gone into operation near Abu Dhabi, is expected to save more than two million tons of CO2 per year. The timing is highly symbolic.
Extraordinary Weather Phenomenon: The Fog Tsunami
Sometimes a more or less jagged cloud roll appears in front of the most violent thunderstorms: this is the arcus, one of the most impressive clouds on the planet.
Climate Engineering Offers Potential to Slow Antarctic Ice Loss
Injecting aeacutes into the stratosphere could reduce Antarctic ice melt and the risk of sea-level rise, according to research from Indiana University.
Record-Breaking Blast Hits Earth But It Wasn’t Solar Storm
The observation of the GRB 221009A explosion, a spatial phenomenon of unparalleled intensity, revealed its notable effect on the Earth’s ionosphere. It underscores the significant interaction between distant cosmic events and our atmosphere.
Tutankhamun Was Probably the Victim of ‘Traffic Accident’
The idea that the young ancient Egyptian pharaoh died as a result of a chariot accident is not new. New analyses now support this scenario.