AI framework maps missing green spaces to boost urban greening in Tokyo
AI framework maps Tokyo’s vertical greening needs with the Vertical Greening Demand Index to guide targeted city planning for cooler, more livable neighborhoods
Category: Earth
Isoscapes trace groundwater recharge to rivers and snowmelt
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New habitat allows scientists to live and work under the sea
New Sentinel subsea habitat lets scientists live and work under the sea for up to 28 days, with the Vanguard prototype testing depth access toward 200 meters
Rural communities help protect natural resources
Rural communities across the globe are increasingly recognized as vital partners in the stewardship of natural resources. From the dense…
Valencia flood analysis reveals lessons to prevent future disasters
A comprehensive analysis of the catastrophic floods that struck the Valencia region in late October 2024 reveals a devastating convergence…
EVs quickly overcome energy-intensive manufacturing to become cleaner than gas cars
Nature Communications finds EVs offset their higher manufacturing emissions within about 1.5 years of driving, with faster break-even on cleaner grids worldwide
Climate change and volunteer burnout jeopardize fat bike trails
Climate disruption and volunteer burnout threaten fat bike trails as erratic winters strain maintenance crews and widen the gap between riders and stewards
Ancient plant oxygen isotopes may unlock Earth’s climate history
Ancient horsetail isotopes reveal extreme oxygen-18 depletion in stem water, yielding meteorite-like signatures as a climate proxy from fossil phytoliths
Forecasters predicted Hurricane Melissa’s sharp turn toward Jamaica
Forecasters predicted Hurricane Melissa’s near 90-degree turn toward Jamaica, where the Category 5 storm prompted evacuations and aid mobilization efforts