Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Restoring Ocean Pastures: A Viable Solution for Rapid Climate Change Mitigation?
Water BodiesClimate change is one of the most serious threats facing humanity and the planet. Increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are causing global temperatures to rise, resulting in a range of environmental, social, and economic impacts. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to addressing climate change, it is
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mystery of the Bering Strait Isotherm Bulge: Winter North, Summer South
Water BodiesThe Bering Strait, located between Russia and Alaska, is a narrow passageway that connects the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean. This strait is an important gateway for ocean currents that have a significant impact on the climate of the region. One of the most intriguing phenomena associated with the Bering Strait is the bulging
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Defining Drainage Divides Upstream of Bifurcation: Understanding Hydrological Processes in Earth Science
Water BodiesDrainage divides are an important aspect of hydrology because they define the boundaries between different drainage basins. They are often used to delineate the extent of a watershed, which is an area of land that drains into a particular river, lake, or other body of water. The location of a drainage divide is determined by
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Can Aquifer Replenishment Save Sinking Cities like Jakarta?
Water BodiesJakarta is one of the world’s fastest sinking cities. The city is sinking at an alarming rate of up to 25 centimeters per year, and it is predicted that 95% of North Jakarta will be under water by 2050. The sinking is caused by a combination of factors including excessive groundwater extraction, soil compaction, and
Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mystery of Irregular Tide Intervals: Exploring the Earth’s Tidal Forces
Water BodiesThe basics of tides Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun on the Earth’s oceans. These forces cause the oceans to bulge out toward the Moon and Sun, causing high tides, while the Earth’s gravitational pull keeps the oceans from bulging out too
Posted on May 31, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Revitalizing Agricultural Water Management: Updating Plant/Crop Database for Improved Sustainability
Water BodiesAgriculture is one of the most water-intensive industries, accounting for approximately 70% of global freshwater consumption. With increasing demand for food due to population growth, climate change, and other factors, the efficient use of water resources in agriculture has become a critical issue. One effective way to improve agricultural water management is to update crop/plant