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Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
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Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience

Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths

Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
Benefits of organic farming for honey bees
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Benefits of organic farming for honey beesScience

Benefits of organic farming for honey bees

A recent study conducted by researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Göttingen has revealed that organic farming and the use…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
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The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping

EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…
SourceSourceAugust 20, 2024 Full article
Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floods
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Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floodsScience

Urban street networks, building density shape severity of floods

Researchers’ new analytical model can assess neighborhood-level hazards globally By University of California - Irvine Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to…
SourceSourceAugust 19, 2024 Full article
Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey
Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honeyNewsScience

Buzz-worthy breakthrough: new tests to detect fake honey

Cranfield University researchers unveil innovative techniques to detect honey adulteration In a significant advancement for food authenticity, researchers at Cranfield University have developed new methods…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 19, 2024 Full article
Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversion
Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversionScience

Why researchers favor safe over risky projects? Exploring scientific risk aversion

Reward schemes that motivate effort inherently discourage scientific risk-taking. By PLOS A mathematical framework that builds on the economic theory of hidden-action models provides insight…
SourceSourceAugust 16, 2024 Full article
New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience

New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation

In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024 Full article
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehiclesScience

A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles

By Chalmers University of Technology More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to become an alternative to combustion-fueled…
SourceSourceAugust 14, 2024 Full article
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience

Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice

By Chalmers University of Technology Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies in developing countries not only has great climate impact. A new study published…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change allies
Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change alliesScience

Ocean waves, global impact: surf spots as climate change allies

Nearly 90 million metric tonnes of planet-warming carbon found surrounding surf breaks across the world; U.S., Australia, Indonesia, Brazil identified as conservation priorities. By Conservation…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goals
Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goalsScience

Balancing technology and governance are key to achieving climate goals

By International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
Mature forests vital in fight against climate change
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Mature forests vital in fight against climate change

By Alex Morrison | University of Exeter Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study findsScience

Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds

By CUNY ASRC A new study published in Ecological Applications details how trees in New York City and Boston are more negatively impacted by heat…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales
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Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whalesScience

Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales

By Hokkaido University, Aarhus University & Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero
Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate heroScience

Palm oil: from environmental villain to climate hero

By Eng-Seng Chan and Wail Gourich, Monash University Malaysia | 360info The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
On a mission to save our soils
On a mission to save our soilsNewsScience

On a mission to save our soils

Italian soil scientist Professor Fabio Terribile is on a mission to improve soil quality, with the help of EU funding and 19 partners across Europe.…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnessesScience

As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses

Increasing numbers link extreme heat to climate change. By Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania With NASA data showing that July 22,…
SourceSourceAugust 10, 2024 Full article
Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023
Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023Science

Climate Warming and Rainfall Variability in the Three Gorges Region in 2022–2023

By Institute of Atmospheric Physics | Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) The Three Gorges Region of the Yangtze River (TGR) in China has a unique…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insights
Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insightsNewsScience

Long-term coral reef monitoring continues to deliver crucial insights

By American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) As the effects of a changing climate and other ecological insults compound, many coral reefs face severe perturbations…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake BalatonScience

Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton

By Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) What was Lake Balaton like in its natural state, and when did it change? Can its near-natural condition still be…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates
Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climatesScience

Plants defy odds, thriving in some of the world’s harshest climates

Study sheds new light on the capacity of plants to respond to climate change. By Katie Spenceley | University of Sydney The study is an…
SourceSourceAugust 9, 2024 Full article
Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart living
Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart livingScience

Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart living

By Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Ensuring the well-being of citizens while reducing resource consumption has proved to be a massive…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Detecting climate change using aerosols
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Detecting climate change using aerosols

Researchers propose a new metric using aerosols to understand changes in transboundary air pollution pathways due to climate changes. By Chiba University Climate change is…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersScience

Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters

Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. PLOS - New York City…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article