Earth system scientists developed the planetary boundaries framework for measuring and tracking the stability and resilience of the Earth system.1 The framework quantifies safe boundary levels for ...

Earth” located 560 light-years away in the Draco constellation, has left astronomers amazed by its immense size and unexpected composition. Weighing 17 times more than Earth, this rocky giant ...

Central Asia’s land, water, and ecosystems face extreme pressure from farming, population growth, and pollution.

Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a holistic approach that aims to increase agricultural productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, and reduce ...

Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest from increasingly acidic seas ...

Planetary boundaries outline how far past pre-industrial conditions Earth can get before anthropogenic activity has detrimental effects on the environment. While we have been dangerously close to ...

Voyager 2, the second spacecraft to leave Earth's orbit, has ventured to the very edge of our Solar System, delivering unprecedented insights into the farthest reaches of space. This video takes you ...

Planetary Boundaries News All life on Earth, and human civilizations, are sustained by vital biogeochemical systems, which are in delicate balance. However, our species — due largely to rapid ...

Geological resources such as critical metals and minerals, essential for the diffusion of technologies such as renewable energy and energy storage towards a decarbonized society, are indispensable ...

PIK PR: Little potential for 'climate plantations' within planetary boundaries Date: February 12, 2025 Source: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Summary: Planting fast-growing ...

A striking new "planetary parade" photo combines images of six solar system worlds alongside the moon, providing a rare opportunity to compare the sizes of these celestial objects as they ...