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Ice-rock avalanches in a warming Himalaya indicate pathways toward effective preparedness
Cryospheric hazards such as ice rock avalanches are increasing across the Himalaya as glaciers destabilize under climate warming. This study examines recent events and highlights pathways for anticipatory hazard governance, early warning systems, and community centered preparedness.
Quantifying the Dunkelflaute: An analysis of variable renewable energy droughts in Europe
Renewable energy droughts, often also labeled “Dunkelflaute” events, are often framed as showstoppers of the energy transition. Here, we analyze drought events for solar photovoltaics, on- and offshore wind as well as for policy-relevant renewable technology portfolios in Europe.
When and how did the Moon become “wet”?
We discovered clear temporal variations of volatile elements in the lunar exosphere using the Kaguya lunar orbiter. The results significantly advance our understanding of how life-essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen and oxygen are supplied to, stored on and lost from the lunar surface.
