Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences (also referred to as Geosciences), which deals with basic issues surrounding our planet, plays a vital role in the area of energy and raw materials supply.
Earth Sciences comprises subjects such as geology, geography, geological informatics, paleontology, mineralogy, petrography, crystallography, geophysics, geodesy, glaciology, cartography, photogrammetry, meteorology and seismology, early-warning systems, earthquake research and polar research.
Irrigation's Cooling Effects May Mask Warming–For Now
Expanded irrigation has made it possible to feed the world’s growing billions—and it may also temporarily be counteracting the effects of climate change in…
NASA saw strong T-storms in quick-forming Hermine's center, warm water to power it
At 11 p.m. EDT on September 6, Hermine made landfall as a strong tropical storm producing heavy rains over northeastern Mexico and South Texas.This morning…
Potomac River: Ten-fold Increase in Native Submerged Vegetation Reflects Improved Water Quality
The Potomac River in Washington, D.C. is showing multiple benefits from restoration efforts, newly published research suggests. Reduced nutrients and improved…
U of C scientist offers better ways to engineer Earth's climate to prevent dangerous global warming
“Releasing engineered nano-sized disks, or sulphuric acid in a condensable vapour above the Earth, are two novel approaches. These approaches offer advantages…
Melting rate icecaps Greenland and Western Antarctica lower than expected
GRACEThe melting of the ice caps has been charted since 2002 using the measurements produced by the two GRACE satellites. From space they detect small changes…
NASA satellite and International Space Station catch Earl weakening
Having felt the effects of both increasing wind shear and cooler waters, Hurricane Earl weakened to a Category 2 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale with winds…