World’s oases threatened by desertification, even as humans expand them

Oases are important habitats and water sources for dryland regions, sustaining 10% of the world’s population despite taking up about 1.5% of land area. But in many places, climate change and ... Read More

Mars is letting out mysterious methane burps – but why?

M ars may be a cold, desolate place, but it's a planet packed with secrets. One of the most intriguing mysteries of Mars has been swirling around the puzzling presence of methane gas. This gas, mostly ... Read More

Can a glacier in Iceland run for the president's post?

A 7,00,000-year-old glacier called Snæfellsjökull is reportedly trying to secure a spot on the ballot in Iceland’s upcoming presidential election on 1 June. On paper, the glacier meets all the basic ... Read More

Every day Earth day: Our commitment to sustainability

Approximately 2.1% of Earth’s total water is frozen in glaciers. The oceans and inland seas contain 97.2%, while groundwater and soil moisture hold 0.6%. Less than 1% is found in the atmosphere, lakes ... Read More

Report: Distracted Driving Falls for First Time Since 2020

Cambridge estimates the reduction in distracted driving helped prevent over 55,000 crashes, 31,000 injuries, 250 fatalities, and close to $2.2 billion in economic damages. Read More

Temporary stormwater bypass near Albert Street bridge to remain throughout 2024

The City of Regina says a temporary stormwater bypass that was installed as an emergency response east of the Albert Street Memorial Bridge last summer will remain in place for the rest of 2024. Read More

Four distinguished FSU graduates, U.S. Congressman to speak during FSU’s spring commencement

Four distinguished graduates of Florida State University and a U.S. congressman will be the featured speakers during FSU’s spring commencement ceremonies. Read More

How ISRO used satellite remote-sensing to analyse glacial lakes in Himalayas

This is the latest among a clutch of studies on glacial lakes that have highlighted the risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and their impact on infrastructure and settlements downstream of ... Read More

NOQX secures major investors

The SaaS company NOQX was founded in May 2023 by Sophie Hedestad, Robert Zetterqvist, and Matilda Lundsten. In a short time, NOQX has become one of the leading SaaS companies in goal management and ... Read More

Red alert

Dyer attacks fake interventions, such as the oil company red herring known as “blue hydrogen” — really just natural gas re-branded — and the personal carbon footprint calculator, which turns CO2 ... Read More

Satellite imagery shows significant expansion in glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO

The satellite imagery has shown significant expansion in glacial lakes in the Himalayas, especially in India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said ... Read More

Carahsoft Hosts Partner Pavilion Showcasing Critical DoD & IC Solutions at SOF Week in Tampa, FL on May 6-10, 2024

Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider ®, will be joined by more than 95 of its technology providers at SOF Week 2024 hosted by the United States Special Operations ... Read More