Droughts have impacted human society throughout its history. However, the occurrence of
severe drought events in the last century and the concerns on the potential effects of climate …

In the two decades, since the advent of the term “flash drought,” considerable research has
been directed toward the topic. Within the scientific community, we have actively forged a …

As the climate warms, the consequent moistening of the atmosphere increases extreme
precipitation. Precipitation variability should also increase, producing larger wet-dry swings …

The maize root system has been reshaped by indirect selection during global adaptation to
new agricultural environments. In this study, we characterized the root systems of more than …

Flash droughts are abrupt and rapid intensification of droughts that affect agriculture, water,
and ecosystems and are commonplace in South Asia. Despite their potential impact, flash …

Non-perennial river segments—those that recurrently cease to flow or frequently dry—occur
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …

We review results from field experiments that simulate drought, an ecologically impactful
global change threat that is predicted to increase in magnitude, extent, duration and …

The amount, frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation over **njiang have increased
dramatically under the wetting trend in Northwest China, but long‐term trends in the …

Abstract In 2022, the Yangtze River Basin (YRB) experienced its most extreme drought
event since 1961. Conducting a comprehensive assessment of this severe drought is crucial …

Flash droughts pose large threats to crop yields and ecosystem services due to their sudden
onset and rapid intensification, arousing wide public concern in a warming climate. Their …