Nature Geoscience, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41561-024-01439-9The trace-element compositions of mantle-derived basalts suggest that the asthenosphere has two distinct melt layers, with unique chemical compositions and physical properties.

Nature Geoscience, Published online: 03 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41561-024-01433-1The accumulation of partial melt at two distinct depth ranges in the asthenosphere is widespread, including in areas of mantle upflow, according to a study of Y/Yb compositions of oceanic and continental basalts.

Nature Geoscience, Published online: 01 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41561-024-01423-3The impact of forest loss on land surface temperature in the tropics is five times greater than the response to forest gain, according to satellite observations of temperature and land cover.

Nature Geoscience, Published online: 01 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41561-024-01424-2A study using multiple satellite observations shows that the land-surface warming due to tropical forest loss is stronger than the cooling due to tropical forest gain. This effect should be included in Earth system models, particularly as tropical afforestation is considered...