Desertification is rising in Central Asia: study
The study also found that mountain regions have also become hotter and wetter, which may cause the withdrawal of some major glaciers
Microplastics found in Antarctic snow for the first time
The researchers say finding microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow highlights the extent of plastic pollution into the remotest regions of the world
James Webb telescope encounters a micrometeoroid, without major damage
After initial assessments, the team has found that the telescope is still performing at a level that exceeds all mission requirements despite a marginally detectable effect in the data
Microplastic burden in Indian Ocean clearly measurable, says new study
The study revealed that, on average, 50 microplastic particles and fibers in one cubic meter of water were found in the near-surface water of the Indian Ocean
Climate change: New research shows Alps turning green from white
The research is based on the satellite imagery of over 38 years across the entire European Alpine range. Scientists were surprised to find such a huge trend in greening
44% of Earth’s land requires conservation for protection of biodiversity and ecosystem, say scientists
The study is vitally important as governments around the world begin to set their goals and targets for biodiversity conservation, which experts think would form the agenda for the next decade
China plans to send three astronauts to its space station
This is the third crewed mission since April 2021, when the first mission was launched. The three astronauts are expected to stay aboard for at least six months
25% of Internet users susceptible to targeted attacks
Countries relying on a few Internet service providers are most vulnerable to targeted attacks, research shows