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A hot rock flow beneath the Caribbean supports Central America and prevents it from sinking.

Researchers from the University of Houston have identified a phenomenon that could redefine the understanding of terrestrial movement. It is an underground "river of rocks", a stream of hot and dense material that flows through the Earth's mantle at...

Which are the areas with the highest risk of floods in the City

After the severe floods that affected Bahía Blanca, the government of the City of Buenos Aires has developed an interactive 3D map that allows identifying areas prone to environmental risks, especially hydrological risk. This tool provides a detailed insight into...

A tree uses rays to “defeat enemies”: the striking adaptation

Scientists have discovered a surprising behavior in the Panamanian rainforest. A tree uses lightning to "eliminate" enemies. That is, against species that compete with it for light, space, and nutrients. It is the tonka bean tree (Dipteryx oleifera). It has...

Researchers claim to have ‘revived’ the terrible wolf, a species that went extinct over 10,000 years ago.

The American company **Colossal Biosciences** has achieved a historic breakthrough in biotechnology with the birth of three puppies that replicate the extinct **dire wolf** (Aenocyon dirus), a species that went extinct over **10,000 years ago**. This achievement represents an important...

9,000 years ago, the driest desert in Arabia was filled with rivers and lakes.

A study recently published in Communications Earth & Environment has revealed that the current desert of Rub al-Jali in Arabia, one of the largest and driest in the world, was once a green and vibrant landscape, with lakes, rivers,...

Argentinian bio-input: they create a natural product to combat fungi in cereals

An Argentine bio-input, in full development, could positively revolutionize the technology for combating fungi and pests in crops. Experts from the CONICET, the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of...

Arctic glacier retreat: a shift that could trigger tsunamis.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change reveals that the retreat of glaciers in the Arctic, between 2000 and 2020, has exposed approximately 2,500 kilometers of new coastline and uncovered 35 previously hidden islands. This phenomenon is...

Argentina on alert due to sea advancing over the continent

NASA has issued an alarming report on the rise in sea levels, showing that the advance of this phenomenon is faster than previously thought. In 2024, the collected data shows an increase of 0.59 centimeters per year, surpassing the initial...

Experts point out that Earth is losing its water reserves due to climate change.

A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed a concerning decrease in terrestrial water reserves (TWS, for its acronym in English), which includes soil moisture, groundwater, and surface water bodies. The findings indicate that this decline, likely irreversible...

Strait of Magellan: How does wind impact the salinity of the San Juan River?

Located in the Brunswick Peninsula, in the Magallanes Region, the San Juan de la Posesión River is one of the main tributaries of the Strait of Magellan. Its mouth, at Punta Santa Ana, was the focus of a study...

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The Climate Reality Project strengthens climate action in Latin America with a training in Mexico.

In the framework of the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the organization The Climate Reality Project Latin America...