Glaciers hold layers of history preserved in ice, offering unique insights into Earth’s past that can also help us interpret the future. Trapped amidst the frozen water are microscopic deposits of dust, pollen, and Read More
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Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal
A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. Summary A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland Read More
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage. Summary Read More
Auditors' disclosure style can affect how their competence is perceived
Research appearing in the International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation raises important questions about how auditors communicate complex professional judgments. A team at Shandong University of Finance and Economics in China found that Read More
It turns out the Dark Ages weren’t all that dark. According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated than previously thought, and some of its remedies are trending today on TikTok. Summary Read More
Geology is full of detective stories about the Earth’s history, and a new paper in Geology by University of New Mexico Distinguished Professors Emeritus Karl Karlstrom and Laurie Crossey, along with their co‐authors, Read More
Using the TUBITAK National Observatory and ESA’s Gaia satellite, astronomers from the Istanbul University in Turkey and elsewhere have conducted comprehensive observations of two open clusters, namely: Czernik 41 and NGC 1342. Results of the observational Read More
Air pollution across the UK dropped between 2015 and 2024, but dangerous levels are still reached too often, shows new research published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres. Summary A study in Environmental Science: Atmospheres reveals that UK air Read More
New research challenges animal dietary classifications in Yellowstone National Park
Scholars and schoolchildren alike have generally classified animals by the foods they eat: carnivores eat meat; browsers consume flowering plants, conifers and shrubs; and grazers focus on grasses. Summary Traditional animal classifications often categorize species Read More
A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that efforts to eradicate invasive mollusks in Idaho’s Snake River may kill off valuable freshwater species. Summary A new study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Read More