Climate
Stanford Scientists Find Missing Piece in Antarctica’s Ice Puzzle
TEHRAN (ANA)- Stanford researchers have integrated machine learning with high-resolution satellite and aerial observations to analyze the physics driving large-scale ice movements in Antarctica.
Heat from Sun Affects Seismic Activity on Earth
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers explore the likelihood that Earth's climate, as affected by solar heat, plays a role in seismic activity.
Tropical Forests in Americas Struggling to Keep Pace with Climate Change
TEHRAN (ANA)- Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation, however, a major new study reveals that forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to keep pace with climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.
New Particles Matter More Than We Thought
TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study presents strong evidence indicating that the climate impact of newly formed particles in urban areas has been significantly underestimated.
Scientists Uncover Bizarre Microbes That Could Rewrite Earth’s Climate Story
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Arizona State University, in collaboration with colleagues from the National University of the Peruvian Amazon, have discovered a previously unknown family of microbes uniquely adapted to the waterlogged, low-oxygen conditions of tropical peatlands in the northwestern Amazon rainforest of Peru.
2024 Marked by Exceptional Rainfall, Flooding
TEHRAN (ANA)- The year 2024 witnessed a number of new records for extreme weather, most prominently characterized by torrential rains and floods that swept across the globe, according to meteorologists.
How Climate Change May Alter Hydrology of Grassland Ecosystems
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water.
China Conducts Drone-Assisted Artificial Snow-Enhancement Experiment in Xinjiang's Kunlun Mountains
TEHRAN (ANA)- China used drones for the first time on Friday to carry out an artificial snow-enhancement experiment in the Kunlun Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Science Daily.
NASA’s PREFIRE Satellites Ignite New Insights into Polar Climate Secrets
TEHRAN (ANA)- NASA’s PREFIRE mission, involving two CubeSats launched from New Zealand, aims to resolve uncertainties about far-infrared emissions at Earth’s poles and their effect on global climate.
How World’s Largest Iceberg Escapes Ocean Whirlpool
TEHRAN (ANA)- After being stuck for the second time in nearly four decades, the planet’s current-largest iceberg (A-23A) again floats free.
