Introduction In the context of intensified climate change and frequent extreme droughts, how can we scientifically and objectively measure “how dry it is”? The answer from meteorologists is: the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). It does not depend on region, season, or units, providing a unified scale to inform you— the current level of precipitation anomaly … Read more
Listening Practice Listening Quiz See the answer in the comments section 1. How many times was Roy Sullivan, a US park ranger, struck by lightning and survived? A) Three B) Five C) Seven 2. What is the estimated number of people who have died globally in natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and cyclones … Read more
Citation Information：Yan, Y., Wen, X., Mei, J. et al. A stable Arctic amplification ratio in long-term transient simulation over the last 21,000 years. npj Clim Atmos Sci 8, 321 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-025-01212-8 Main Content: The paper investigates the changes in the Arctic Amplification (AA) phenomenon over the past 21,000 years and explores the underlying physical mechanisms. … Read more
In addition to reducing emissions, can we also ‘capture’ the carbon dioxide that has already been produced? The answer is: Yes! CCUS and DAC technologies are becoming the ‘carbon capture tools’ to combat climate change. When we talk about addressing climate change, ’emission reduction’ is undoubtedly the core keyword. However, the reality is that some … Read more
Lead: China’s global vision prioritizes collective problem-solving and mutual benefit, contrasting sharply with the military-backed hegemony that defined the American-led international order. By Josef Gregory Mahoney Source: chinadiplomacy.org.cn About 20 years ago, not long after the Chinese navy acquired the ship that would later be commissioned as China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, I attended … Read more
Every day at 8 AM, premium listening is delivered on time. If it helps, please remember to share and forward! 1 Listening Audio I’m a digital cartographer by trade, and honestly, the last two, three, four presentations have been incredible. Maps, historically, they do really two things, and we’ve really seen an amazing amount of … Read more
How to Run Linux Containers on macOS Using Docker Desktop Docker Desktop is the most convenient solution for running containers on macOS, supporting the direct execution of Linux containers. After installing Docker Desktop, the system automatically creates a lightweight Linux virtual machine (based on HyperKit), requiring no manual configuration. You can directly pull and run … Read more
Recently, I came across a project that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, which was quite shocking. China’s annual carbon emissions reach 14 billion tons, and the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is 0.04% (400 ppm). Who thought of this brilliant idea to capture carbon from the air instead of focusing on … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow “Surface Process Research” Stay updated with the latest research in just one minute a day! Research Highlights Comparative Analysis of Dual Indicators: A systematic comparison of the simulation capabilities of SPI and SPEI under warming scenarios of 1.5°C, 2°C, and 3°C, highlighting the impact of temperature (evapotranspiration). High-Resolution … Read more
