The World’s Mangrove Forests Have Nearly Fully Recovered
The journal Science recently published encouraging findings for the planet, reporting that the world’s mangrove forests have recovered nearly all
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Global Struggles Over Water Continue to Intensify
Water is one of the world’s most essential yet limited resources. Throughout history, access to and control of water supplies
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NASA Plans to Send Humans to Mars in 2030
“Going to the Moon and staying there for an extended period is much safer, more economical, and easier as a
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Global Energy Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions
Military tensions involving Iran have contributed to a costly energy crisis whose effects are spreading across many countries around the
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“Cold push” alters temperatures in Mexico and Central America
In February, parts of southern Mexico and Central America recorded temperatures below 15°C, unusual at the start of the dry
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Biodiversity, genetics, and anthropology: understanding who we are
Genetic diversity in human populations is essential for understanding why some people are more likely to develop certain diseases or
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Oceans Are Growing Darker—and Losing Life
Between 2003 and 2022, 21% of the global ocean darkened, affecting more than 75 million square kilometers. This phenomenon alters the
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The Arctic: a new frontier of global power
The Arctic is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategic regions. Climate-driven ice loss is exposing vast reserves
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Natural Carbon Storage Is No Longer as Reliable as We Thought
For years, natural carbon storage — forests, soils, and other ecosystems that absorb more CO₂ than they emit — has been a
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Climate Change Hits Mountain Regions Hard
Mountains worldwide—from the Andes to the Alps—are warming faster than surrounding lowlands, increasing 0.21 ºC per century more than valleys between 1980 and
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