Articles tagged with Seasonal Changes
A recent study published in PLOS ONE found that nearly 600 surveyed bird species in North America may lose more than half of their geographic range by the end of the century due to climate change. The researchers used correlative distribution modeling to assess potential range shifts under three different climate scenarios.
The 12th tropical depression of the 2015 Eastern Pacific hurricane season was born on August 25, 2015. NASA's Terra satellite gathered infrared data revealing a circulation center with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph, located approximately 1,610 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
A recent study found that influenza vaccines offer moderate, sustained protection up to 6 months post-vaccination, suggesting yearly vaccination may be prudent. Administering vaccines early in the fall can still prevent the greatest number of infections.
Tropical Storm Danny formed in the central Atlantic on August 18 with a strong El Nino influence, leading to potential hurricane formation. The GPM satellite analyzed Danny's rainfall structure, revealing an asymmetric rain band with high rain rates.
The fourth Atlantic Tropical Depression formed on August 18, 2015, with NASA's Terra satellite capturing its visible image. The depression is expected to gradually strengthen over the next 48 hours and become a tropical storm by August 21.
The 11th tropical depression of the season formed near latitude 16.8 North and longitude 113.5 West on August 13, moving northwest towards Baja California. Maximum sustained winds reached 35 mph before gradual weakening was expected.
Researchers discovered that fallow deer bucks respond differently to varying call pitches, indicating they can assess potential rivals. The study suggests that male fallow deer use their vocalizations to gauge competition and avoid confrontations during the annual rut.
Researchers found that male elephant seals recognize and respond differently to the distinctive calls of their rivals, using this 'voice recognition' to avoid physical confrontations. This unique communication system allows males to conserve energy and reduce conflicts during breeding season.
A statistical model predicts NFL teams' play-calling tendency with high accuracy, allowing casual fans and coaches to anticipate opponent's next play. The model achieved an average prediction accuracy of 75% in testing, with some games showing as high as 91.6% correct predictions.
The 2015 Alaska fire season has seen a record-breaking number of acres burned, surpassing 5 million, with eight smokejumpers dispatched to address increased activity. The fires have been monitored using NASA's Terra satellite, capturing detailed images of the affected areas.
A recent analysis found that women's professional tennis players exhibit less consistency in their performance compared to men, primarily due to differences in match format. The study revealed that women's matches, which are best-of-three sets, resulted in lower frequencies of upsets and letdowns at Grand Slam events.
Researchers at the University of York found that our colour perception changes between seasons and is influenced by environmental factors. The study revealed that unique yellow remains stable across large populations despite individual differences in eye biology.
Researchers find daily changes in specific brain neurons help regulate biological clocks and aid transitions to different seasons. The study identifies a protein driving these rhythms, Rho1, and highlights its connection to spinocerebellar ataxia.
Wildfires on Croatia's Peljesac Peninsula and islands of Korcula and Brac have destroyed olive groves, vineyards, and pine forests, forcing evacuations. The fires have also disrupted main roads and power supplies, with hot winds and high temperatures hindering firefighters' efforts to contain the blazes.
Youth football players who received comprehensive coach education had fewer injuries, according to a recent study. The study found that coaches played a strong role in preventing injuries, particularly among older players.
RapidScat gathered surface wind data on Tropical Storm Claudette, revealing sustained winds of 24 m/s in its eastern quadrant. The storm is moving northeast at 20 mph, with a post-tropical cyclone forecast for later tonight and potential landfall off Newfoundland.
Researchers tracked male koala interactions using GPS collars, finding they bellowed to avoid confrontation with competitors. Meanwhile, females spent more time together during the mating season, suggesting female mate choice plays a role in koala social dynamics.
Researchers found worm infection in parent birds or nestlings impacts most on others in their family group, affecting survival rates and breeding success. The study's findings could have important implications for the conservation of wild animals under threat.
In July 2015, dozens of wildfires were reported in Canada's Northwest Territories, South Slave, Sahtu, Deh Cho, Inuvik, and Alberta regions, affecting over 270,000 hectares of land.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Depression Chan-Hom on June 30, revealing thunderstorms wrapping into the low-level center from the north and west. The depression is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status and move northwest, passing north of Fananu.
A new tropical depression has formed near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, affecting some islands and extending the Southern Pacific cyclone season. The depression is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before moving south over Guadalcanal.
Researchers found stink bugs track ripening fruit to maximize food access, suggesting limiting fruit availability in spring and fall could be an effective strategy for controlling stink bug populations. The study provides critical intelligence in the battle against these pests and their annual destruction.
A study published in PNAS reveals that the neurotransmitter GABA plays a crucial role in encoding seasonal changes through changes in chloride levels. By blocking GABA activity, researchers were able to synchronize the brain's internal clock, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for individuals with disrupted seasonal rhythms.
A study using NASA satellite data found that collecting rainwater for vegetable irrigation in India can reduce water bills by up to 4,522 rupees per year. This can provide a profit of between 1,548 and 3,261 rupees per year, boosting cost savings and increasing quality of life.
Tropical Storm Carlos is slowly developing in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, lingering off Mexico's southwestern coast. The storm is expected to move northwest over the next couple of days, bringing heavy rains and potentially life-threatening surf conditions to southern Mexico.
NASA's RapidScat and Terra satellites observed Tropical Depression 3-E forming in the Eastern Pacific, with sustained winds near 15 meters per second (33.5 mph) and a powerful thunderstorm band spiraling into its center.
A mother's environment around the time of conception can affect her child's lifelong risk of disease by altering the function of a specific gene. The study found that maternal nutrition, particularly in rural Gambia, impacts the methylation marks on the VTRNA2-1 gene, which influences immunity and cancer risk.
The start of India's monsoon season was marked by increased rainfall in southern India, with data from NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission indicating above-average precipitation. Heavy showers dropped over 120 millimeters of rain in the week preceding June 8, 2015.
Tropical Cyclone 01A has intensified with sustained winds increasing around the entire storm. The storm is expected to reach hurricane-strength by June 10 and then weaken before entering the Gulf of Oman.
Operation IceBridge successfully collected data over sea and land ice regions, releasing two sea ice data products to aid in forecasting Arctic sea ice behavior. The mission also supported various international research collaborations and provided valuable data to inform models predicting summer sea ice melt.
Wildfires in Canada have surpassed last year's numbers, with 2,503 fires burning 239,315 hectares of land as of May 31. The majority of these fires occurred in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, with the area burned highest in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
NASA has released a collection of scientific animations exploring hurricanes using satellite data. The animations cover various storms, including Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, providing valuable insights into the storms' characteristics.
Researchers found that relay-cropping camelina with soybean uses less water than traditional double-cropping methods. This approach also yields higher soybean crops due to a longer growing season, benefiting pollinators and soil carbon content.
NASA's Aqua and Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite tracked Tropical Storm Andres' intensification, revealing powerful convective storms near the center. The storm's rainfall rates reached over 60 mm per hour, and thunderstorms stretched up to 15 km high.
The first tropical depression of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season formed on May 28, 2015, about 685 miles southwest of Mexico. The depression is expected to turn northwest and remain over open ocean, potentially becoming a tropical storm or hurricane by Friday.
A study by Utah State University found that high tunnels, low tunnels, and supplemental heating increase yields and raise income for strawberry growers. The most profitable method was a high tunnel system alone, which generated an estimated net income of $1943.57 per year.
A new study shows that Colorado's extreme precipitation events can happen in any season and at all elevations across the state. The research found that high-elevation intense precipitation events have occurred in all months of the year, including summer, when that precipitation is more likely to be rain and therefore more of a flood risk.
Scientists used NASA's ISS-RapidScat to measure the winds of Tropical Storm Ana in May 2015. The instrument provided accurate data on wind speed and direction near the ocean surface.
Research by UConn researcher Mark Hamilton analyzed 300 celebrities across various fields, finding that certain astrological signs tend to cluster at specific times of the year. These seasonal effects are associated with traits like creativity, extroversion, and stubbornness.
A study reveals that almost a quarter of our genes exhibit seasonal variation, impacting immune cells and blood composition. This seasonality may explain why certain conditions worsen in winter, with some genes more active in summer.
Researchers at UT Austin use regional climate models to assess climate change impact on Malawi's growing season, finding shorter growing seasons and earlier ends by mid-21st century. The study highlights the need for adaptation planning to mitigate global warming's effects.
Climate warming is leading to earlier spring feeding by blacklegged ticks, which can carry Lyme disease and other pathogens. This shift in tick activity highlights the need for public education campaigns to reduce the number of people affected by tick-borne illnesses.
New research reveals quasi-annual variations in solar activity that can amplify or weaken solar storms, affecting Earth's atmosphere. Understanding these variations could lead to improved predictions of space weather events and mitigation strategies.
A study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that restricting the number of innings young MLB pitchers throw does not prevent injuries. Gradually increasing the total number of innings pitched per season also has no effect on young pitchers' risk of future injury.
Research on giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands reveals that they prefer non-native plants over native ones, with introduced species making up roughly half of their diet. The tortoises' nutritional status shows no negative effects from eating invasive plants, suggesting a potential positive impact on their health.
A University of Arizona team developed a new model that improves seasonal hurricane forecast accuracy for the North Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico by 23 percent. The model incorporates wind force on the ocean and sea surface temperature over the Atlantic, reducing El Niño's impact during warm AMO phases.
A recent study published in Nature Plants found that climate change is reducing soybean yields across the United States, with an average decline of 2.4% for every one-degree rise in temperature. The study suggests that soybean farmers can minimize yield losses by adopting practices such as earlier planting and no-till farming.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found that nearly 93% of NFL athletes with traumatic midfoot injuries returned to competition within 15 months and showed no significant decrease in performance. The study assessed the career impact of midfoot injuries, including effect on athletic performance after return to play.
Tropical Cyclone Reuben formed on March 21 and was at its peak when NASA's Aqua satellite captured its image on March 22. The storm quickly weakened due to vertical wind shear before dissipating by March 23.
A recent study by the University of Illinois has identified specific nutritional needs for soybeans to improve yield and seasonal nutrient supply. The researchers found that nutrients such as phosphate, potassium, nitrogen, sulfur, and copper are critical for high-yielding success.
A study by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research reveals that climate change is weakening summer storms in the Northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, resulting in more persistent heat extremes. This reduction in storm activity allows warm weather conditions to endure, leading to an increase in heat waves and droughts.
Tropical Depression 3W formed near Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, on March 11 with maximum sustained winds of 30 knots. The storm is forecast to move west-northwest toward Guam, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Researchers have gained a better understanding of how tropical forests respond to seasonal climate variations. The new information helps predict future climate change impacts on the global tropics and informs global climate models.
A University of Otago research team analyzed satellite data from 1980-2012 to show that the timing of leaf activity has changed globally. This change in leaf phenology may lead to higher extinction risks for species that depend on this cycle, as well as impacts on ecosystem stability and functioning.
Tropical Cyclone Diamondra formed on January 26 and strengthened to 45 knots by January 27, with heavy rainfall detected east of its center. The storm is expected to strengthen further before weakening in cooler waters and encountering strong vertical wind shear.
A new study reveals that Gentoo penguins are better adapted to deal with climate change than Chinstrap penguins, which may be struggling due to declining krill populations. The research suggests that Gentoo penguins' diverse and flexible diet is helping them thrive in a changing environment.
Researchers aim to retrieve a 40,000-year record of climate change from the ice core, with potential insights into Antarctic interactions and global climate patterns. The team will also analyze ultra-trace gases for clues about tropical wetlands and land-based plant productivity.
Researchers estimate best times for mass drug treatment and house spraying to combat malaria, finding optimal seasons to target mass drug administration during the low season and house spraying just before the high season. The study's findings can help optimize combination of existing interventions and inform novel control measures.
Shoppers spend 15% more on food during the holiday season and only 25% of that extra food is healthy. After the New Year, shoppers continue to purchase less-healthy items while making healthier purchases.
A study by University of Vermont researcher Prof. Lizzy Pope found that consumer spending on food increases by 15% over the holiday season, with most of the increase attributed to higher levels of junk food. People tend to continue buying unhealthy holiday favorites even after New Year's resolutions are made.