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Forest Drought Defense Photo Source: Christina Hackmann

Mixed Forest Drought Defense: Beech-Douglas Fir Pairing Outperforms Spruce by Accessing Deeper Water Sources

Forests are facing longer dry spells as climate change intensifies. A University of Göttingen study reveals how three important tree species develop different tactics for surviving when water becomes scarce. Scientists examined

Govind Tekale

June 24, 2025

Nature·Plant Life

Plant Roots Respond to Drought in Hours Through ROS Signals, Could Transform Crop Resilience

British scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how plant roots rapidly respond to drought conditions, potentially opening new paths for developing water-efficient crops crucial for future food security. Researchers

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

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Atmospheric Thirst Worsens Droughts 40% Globally: Air Demands More Water as Planet Warms

Even when it rains, the world is getting drier. This isn’t a paradox – it’s the alarming reality revealed by groundbreaking research published in Nature. Scientists have discovered that the atmosphere’s increasing

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Karmactive Staff

June 9, 2025

Fertilizer helps grasslands grow strong, Photo Source: Binghamton University

Plant Life

Fertilizer Helps Grasslands Resist 19% Drought Damage and Grow 24% More in Global Trial

Fertilizer does more than make plants grow bigger. It can also help them survive drought, according to new research spanning 26 grassland sites across nine countries. The study shows that while drought

Govind Tekale

May 28, 2025

Open University Scientists. Photo Source: Georgina Rannard

News·Space·UK

UK Scientists Study Rare Moon Rocks from China’s Chang’e-5 Mission After 49-Year Lunar Sample Drought

A team of UK scientists has received precious lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-5 mission, marking a historic moment in space exploration and international scientific cooperation. Led by Professor Mahesh Anand, researchers at

Rahul Somvanshi

May 10, 2025

Representative Image. Seagulls on Shore. Photo Source: Mr Alex Photography (Pexels)

Climate·Europe·Wildlife

UK Wildlife Populations Plummet by 73% Amid Climate Change and Drought Threats

The natural rhythms of British wildlife are experiencing major disruption as climate change continues to alter seasonal patterns, with some species showing alarming declines while others show signs of recovery in specific

Govind Tekale

December 31, 2024

Marine Life

Amazon Drought 2024: Lake Tefé’s 40°C Waters, 44-Foot Drop Threaten Dolphins, 850,000 People Impacted Across 69% of the Region

In the heart of Amazonas state, the waters of Lake Tefé tell a story of environmental crisis. The lake’s water levels plummeted to 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) in October 2024 – a

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

Details of minimum freshwater on earth. Photo Source: JPL

Science·Space·Water

Earth’s Freshwater Reserves Plummet by 290 Cubic Miles Since 2014, NASA Satellites Reveal 13 Major Droughts and Global Warming’s Impact on Water Crisis

Earth’s freshwater reserves have plummeted since May 2014, marking what scientists believe could be a permanent shift toward a drier planet. NASA-German satellite observations reveal a stark reality: our planet has lost

Govind Tekale

November 22, 2024

News·USA·Water

NYC Drought Alert: Historic October Low of 0.01 Inches Sparks Urgency in Water Conservation

Water molecules are getting scarce in the Big Apple! NYC just weathered its driest October since it started counting raindrops in 1869. A meager 0.01 inches of precipitation fell in Central Park—that’s

Govind Tekale

November 8, 2024

Disaster·USA

Texas Faces 80+ Wildfires as Disaster Declaration Hits 143 Counties Amid Drought—What’s Driving the Flames

Prolonged Drought and Windy Conditions Fuel Wildfire Outbreak AUSTIN, Texas – As an unrelenting drought grips the state, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties facing an

Govind Tekale

October 16, 2024