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Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cycles
Researchers analyzed sediment core samples collected by D/V JOIDES Resolution near Cape Town, South Africa. Their findings uncovered details about the changes in deep ocean temperature and salinity, as well as the mixing histories of waters originating in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Credit: Sophie Hines | ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cyclesNewsScience

Ancient ocean currents offer clues to Earth’s Ice Age cycles

About a million years ago, Earth’s ice age cycles underwent a dramatic shift, marking what scientists call the Mid-Pleistocene Transition (MPT). This period has long…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices
Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choicesNewsScience

Why health and price, not sustainability, drive US meat consumption choices

Rutgers University - Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red…
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Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: study
Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: studyNewsScience

Colorado’s prisons struggle to shield incarcerated people from climate disasters: study

Amid extreme weather events spurred by climate change, Colorado's prisons are struggling to provide adequate protection for incarcerated individuals against escalating environmental hazards, a new…
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Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
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Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate
Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climateScience

Microplastics found to shape cloud formation, potentially altering weather patterns and climate

Penn State researchers have revealed that microplastics may be influencing the way clouds form, with potential implications for weather patterns, climate models, and even aviation…
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Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed
Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience

Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals
Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study revealsScience

Storms challenge albatrosses’ feasting flights, study reveals

New research shines a spotlight on the unforeseen challenges facing one of the world’s most iconic seabirds, the albatross, during extreme ocean storms. Known for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience

Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence

As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
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Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity
Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversityScience

Animal tracking data: a powerful tool in preserving global biodiversity

In a world where animal populations face increasing threats, modern tracking technology is ushering in a new era of ecological data collection, providing scientists with…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 5, 2024 Full article
How many trees does it take to cool a city?
How many trees does it take to cool a city?Science

How many trees does it take to cool a city?

Millbrook, NY | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures.…
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Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 4, 2024

How a melting ice sheet reshaped North America’s coastline Approximately 19,000 to 26,000 years ago, a vast ice sheet blanketed Canada and extended over parts…
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Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmon
Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmonScience

Mathematical model illuminates how environment impacts life choices of salmon

Tokyo Metropolitan University – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a mathematical model that models how the evolutionary strategies of organisms are affected by…
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Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience

Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs

Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 3, 2024

Salton Sea dust linked to high child asthma rates USC research highlights a worsening health crisis for children near California's shrinking Salton Sea, where dust…
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Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 2, 2024

Study explores soot and volatile particles' role in contrail formation and climate impact Contrails form across the sky behind a jet aircraft engine. Credit: Mateus…
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Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in JapanScience

Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan

Scientists report that upgrading the insulation in new homes is a cost-effective method for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. During winter, cold indoor temperatures…
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Unveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systems
Unveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systemsScience

Unveiling algorithm to decode causality in complex systems

Understanding what drives change in complex systems — from natural ecosystems to engineered designs — is vital to advancing science and technology, yet such causal…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 1, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 1, 2024

Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends The newly published Atlas of the Human Planet details 50 years of…
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Innovative catalyst layering unlocks new potential in sustainable fuel production
Innovative catalyst layering unlocks new potential in sustainable fuel productionScience

Innovative catalyst layering unlocks new potential in sustainable fuel production

EPFL chemical engineers have developed a way to build metal clusters – with near atomic precision – in a method that has the potential to…
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Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature
Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to natureNewsScience

Companies and investors can now get smarter when it comes to nature

Elana Kimbrell | Stanford University - Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent…
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Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management
Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock managementScience

Droughts threaten Spain’s dehesa pastures: new tool aids livestock management

Pigs feed on grass in a pasture in the northern part of Córdoba province. Credit: IFAPA In Spain's iconic dehesas - vast oak-studded pastures integral…
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Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024
Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: October 31, 2024

How local governments can lead the way in decarbonizing the U.S. The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal…
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Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warmingScience

Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earth’s past climate warming

Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, ancient volcanoes continued to emit carbon dioxide long after their eruptions ended, driving unexpected climate shifts. Research led by Rutgers…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article