Source:THE CONVERSATION The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef. Our study, published today in Nature, provides a new long-term picture of the ocean surface temperatures driving coral bleaching. It shows…
Source-THE CONVERSATION If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbour several species of parasites. Although parasites are a natural part of ecosystems, their presence can potentially have serious…
Imagine you’re gearing up for a perfect beach day: the sun is shining, the waves are calling, and you can already feel the sand between your toes. But suddenly, you’re met with a sign that reads “Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels.” This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a serious public health warning. Across…
A number of data centers, like Microsoft’s “West US 3” facility in the West Valley, which opened in 2021, are expanding quickly around Arizona. The citizens of Goodyear, Arizona, USA, are now most concerned about this enormous data center. The water supply of the desert town is allegedly being depleted by the servers held by…
A 10-year-old boy has tragically passed away following a rescue operation on South Mountain in Phoenix on Tuesday. Emergency responders were summoned to the Mormon Trailhead near 24th Street and Baseline around 2 p.m. due to the boy suffering from heat exhaustion. According to firefighters, the child was located approximately a mile away from the…