Sanjana Gajbhiye

India

Science Writer at Freelance

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Unexplainable gap in the fossil record now partially filled with new tetrapod discovery

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

In 1984, an amateur paleontologist discovered a small fossil in Scotland. Though just 20 centimeters (8 inches) long, the creature – Westlothiana lizziae – would become central to understanding how life first walked onto land. Scientists knew it was an early tetrapod, the ancient group that gave rise to amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, but no one was able to date the fossil accurately.
Rapid DNA repair prevents harmful genetic intrusion in plants

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Inside every plant cell, an ancient struggle plays out. It is not dramatic like a predator-prey chase, but it is essential for life. DNA from chloroplasts – once free-living bacteria – still tries to sneak into the plant’s nuclear genome. Sometimes this sneaking helps evolution, but often it is dangerous. Plants need ways to stop this intrusion. A new study from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology explores this battle.
Climate models may overestimate how much carbon trees release

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Climate change research often paints a grim picture. Rising temperatures, vanishing forests, and escalating carbon dioxide (CO2) levels dominate headlines. But new research published in the journal Science offers a reason for cautious optimism. An international team of scientists has uncovered findings that could change how we understand tree responses to warming temperatures. Trees play a huge role in managing Earth’s CO2 levels.
Powerful Antarctic winds speed up melting of Doomsday Glacier

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

In the icy frontier of West Antarctica, sharp, fast-moving winds frequently race across the Amundsen Sea embayment. Known as low-level jets (LLJs), these winds have been largely overlooked until now. A new study reveals that the effects of low-level jets could be pivotal in shaping the future of the Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers. These are two of the fastest melting ice bodies on the planet.
What really happens when you clap your hands will surprise you

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Nearly every culture claps. We clap to express joy, encourage performers, or show unity. But a new study reveals something deeper: clapping is not just social, it’s a scientific event with unique sound properties. Published in the journal Physical Review Research, the research combines real-life data, high-speed imaging, lab experiments, and simulations to explain how claps produce sound.
World Reef Awareness Day 2025: Bringing corals back to life

6 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Coral reefs are on the brink of extinction, but the crisis often goes unnoticed. World Reef Awareness Day, marked each year on June 1, urges us to pay attention and take action. Reefs may lie hidden below the surface, but their importance touches every shore. They feed us, protect our coasts, power industries, and support countless marine species. Would Reef Awareness Day urges individuals, communities, and companies to unite and protect our fragile reef systems before it’s too late.
Traditional forest farming is an overlooked climate solution

1 week ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Across the globe, the fight against climate change has sparked a movement. One of the most common strategies is tree planting. Rows of trees lining empty fields have become a symbol of hope. While this practice does help trap carbon, a new study urges us to look deeper – into the forests themselves. The research highlights the potential of forest-based agroforestry (FAF), which nurtures existing forests and supports climate stability, biodiversity, traditions, and local economies. Tree planting vs.
Half of the world's glaciers can be saved with strong climate action

1 week ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Current climate policies could allow global temperatures to rise by 2.7°C (4.9°F) by the end of this century. That level of warming would reshape coastlines, threaten ecosystems, and disrupt freshwater supplies. Scientists emphasize the importance of limiting warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F) to protect glacier-dependent regions. In a recent study published in the journal Science, experts modeled over 200,000 glaciers outside of the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets.
Harbor seals rely on visual cues to navigate cloudy waters

1 week ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

When you dive into cloudy water, vision often fails. You might only see a few centimeters ahead. But harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) don’t struggle. These animals glide confidently through turbid seas. They use many senses, including touch via their whiskers. Yet scientists asked: Can seals also rely on sight? “We wanted to know whether harbor seals can determine their heading from optic flow fields,” said Frederike Hanke from the University of Rostock in Germany.
Meat consumption drove an evolutionary leap in early humans

1 week ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

We didn’t just grow taller for no reason. Our ancestors didn’t just burn energy from meat out of nowhere. Something shifted, deep in our biology – and meat had everything to do with that energy. A new study published in the journal Cell Genomics dives into this change. It shows how a single genetic tweak, one ancient variant, may have helped drive two things we now take for granted: our height and how much energy our bodies use when at rest.