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Earth's magnetic field changes faster than previously thought
A new study reveals that changes in the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field may take place 10 times faster than previously thought.
Scientists’ warning on affluence
In a new study, scientists warn that technology is not the silver bullet for mitigating and solving the many global environmental issues the world is facing.
The latitudinal diversity gradient of tetrapods across the Permo-Triassic mass extinction and recovery interval
A new study has examined spatial biodiversity patterns across the Permo-Triassic mass extinction event (c. 252 million years ago).
Permo-Triassic boundary carbon and mercury cycling linked to terrestrial ecosystem collapse
A new study shows for the first time that the collapse of terrestrial ecosystems during Earth's most deadly mass extinction event was directly responsible for disrupting ocean chemistry.
The storm chasers making life-saving forecasts
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms – and reduce the death toll from extreme weather events.x