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Drought increases soil nitrous oxide emissions and nitrogen availability under plant cover in arable soils

While plant cover generally reduces nitrous oxide emissions compared to bare soil, drought conditions uniquely increase these emissions in vegetated arable soils by enhancing nitrogen availability, suggesting that maintaining plant growth is crucial for mitigating emissions during water-limited periods.

Pauliina Turunen, Xuhui Luo, Ezekiel Kipyegon Bore, Anne Viinkainen, Asko Simojoki, Markku Koskinen, Per Lennart Ambus (…)2026-08-24
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Mesoscale Eddy Identification from Moored Buoy Temperature Profiles using Physics-Constrained Deep Learning

This study presents a physics-constrained deep learning framework utilizing 12 years of high-resolution moored buoy temperature profiles and a spatiotemporal ConvMamba architecture to accurately identify mesoscale eddies and reveal subsurface-surface thermal mismatches, thereby advancing ocean observation beyond the limitations of satellite-based surface monitoring.

Xinyi Xu, Yongcan Zu, Guozheng Yuan, Chunlin Ning, Yonggang Ji, Yue Fang2026-08-24
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First Nationwide Assessment of Threatened Ecosystems in Bolivia: Status, Threats, and Conservation Priorities

This study presents the first nationwide assessment of Bolivia's 141 ecosystem types using the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems methodology, revealing that 76 ecosystems are threatened (ranging from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered) and providing a critical baseline to guide conservation prioritization and monitor progress toward global biodiversity targets.

Oswaldo Maillard, David A. Keith, José R. Ferrer-Paris, Daniel M. Larrea-Alcázar, Maira T. Martinez-Ugarteche, Alfredo F (…)2026-08-24
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Rossby Wave Breaking Dynamics Associated with Abrupt Short-Lived Extreme Frost Events in Paraná, Southern Brazil

This study reveals that extreme frost events in Paraná, southern Brazil, are not caused by polar air incursions but are surface manifestations of upper-tropospheric Rossby wave-breaking dynamics originating in the South Pacific, which drive rapid meridional transport and atmospheric column cooling.

Lucas Alberto Fumagalli Coelho, Gabriela Viviana Müller, Manoel Alonso Gan2026-08-24
📄 earth_science

Seasonal variation in warming intensity and GPP's temperature sensitivity curtails warming advantages for vegetation in Zhejiang Province

This study reveals that in Zhejiang Province, the potential warming benefits for vegetation growth are limited by seasonal variations in warming intensity and GPP's temperature sensitivity, which are further modulated by land cover, elevation, and specific climatic factors like precipitation and radiation.

Chen shi, Cui Shufen, Chen Yuanjian, Zhang Zhenzhen, Sun Liheng, Lin Xingwen, Zhang Ao2026-08-24
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The Linkages between Air Quality Index, Environmental Quality and Self- Reported Respiratory Conditions. Empirical Evidence from Selected Industrial Locations in Lagos State, Nigeria

This study of industrial areas in Lagos, Nigeria, reveals that seasonal air pollution levels frequently reach unhealthy ranges, soil contamination is prevalent, and factors such as occupation, gender, and housing type significantly influence the prevalence of self-reported respiratory conditions among local workers.

Peter Nkashi Agan, Ibidun O Adelekan2026-08-24
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Fourier based classification of mesoscopic folds: Insights into structural architecture of the Wolmara area, Kumaun Lesser Himalaya, (India)

This study utilizes harmonic Fourier analysis of 64 mesoscopic fold profiles in the Wolmara area of the Kumaun Lesser Himalaya to quantitatively classify fold shapes, revealing a progression from symmetrical to complex geometries that reflects increasing deformation intensity and provides critical insights into the region's structural architecture and tectonic history.

HARITABH RANA, HAREL THOMAS2026-08-24
📄 earth_science

Impacts of the El Niño Southern Oscillation on cyclone frequency and intensity during the post monsoon season in Bangladesh

This study analyzes the significant negative correlation between El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events and cyclone intensity in post-monsoon Bangladesh, revealing that lower Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) values are linked to higher cyclone energy and predicting increased cyclone activity between 2030 and 2045 to inform improved disaster preparedness strategies.

Atika Parvaz, Md. Alamgir Hossain, Md Rahedul Islam2026-08-24
📄 earth_science

Temporal Completeness Reveals Long-Term Hydroclimatic Trend Reversal: A Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing Assessment of Lake Belevi (Türkiye), 2000–2026

This study demonstrates that extending satellite-based hydroclimatic monitoring of Lake Belevi (Türkiye) from 2000 to 2026 reveals a critical reversal from an apparent increasing water trend to a significant long-term decline, highlighting how truncated records can misrepresent drought impacts and obscure regime shifts essential for adaptive water management.

Nazif Güler, Müge Ağca, Zeynel Abidin Polat2026-08-24
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Climate change threatens the future use of native tree species in Brazilian agroforestry systems

This study reveals that climate change is projected to significantly reduce the climatic suitability and future availability of 24 native tree species for Brazilian agroforestry systems, highlighting an urgent need to integrate climate adaptation strategies into restoration and planning efforts.

Valdeir P. Lima, Stella Manes, Herlle S. Santos, Gabriel Alcantara, Valmir G. Ortega, Vinicius F. Farjalla2026-08-24