Amazon Rainforest Time Machine: Scientists Simulate Future Climate Conditions to Test Forest Resilience

Oct 31, 2025 05:00 pm CST

Scientists in Brazil have created a groundbreaking "time machine" experiment called AmazonFACE that pumps carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate future atmospheric conditions. This first-of-its-kind tropical forest research project aims to understand how the Amazon will respond to climate change, providing crucial data ahead of the COP30 climate summit.