Anticipated spill from deteriorating Red Sea oil tanker threatens public health
A massive prospective spill from a deserted oil tanker in the Red Sea could lead to catastrophic public health effects in war-torn Yemen and...
New atlas provides highest-resolution imagery of the Polar Regions seafloor
Scientists have created the most comprehensive and high-resolution atlas of the seafloor of both Polar Regions.
A better alternative to phthalates?
Researchers analyzed urine samples from pregnant women to look for the presence of DINCH, which is short for di(isononyl)cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate. They found concentrations of DINCH...
Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity
Researchers have made tiny 'skyscrapers' for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.
Restored ocean will alleviate poverty, provide jobs, and improve health, finds report
With climate change and social inequity addressed, restoring the ocean will help alleviate poverty, provide livelihoods, and improve the health of millions around the...
Finding common ground for scientists and policymakers on soil carbon and climate change
Scientists argue that public debate about the role of soil carbon in battling climate change is undermining the potential for policymakers to implement policies...
The weird musical dynamics of a lava lake on Kilauea volcano
Before its big burst in 2018, Kilauea spent ten years erupting more gently. Research gives new insights into the volcano's longstanding lava lake, one...
Ethnolinguistic diversity slows down urban growth
Where various ethnic groups live together, cities grow at a slower rate. That is the conclusion based on worldwide data that shows how the...
Producing graphene from carbon dioxide
The general public knows the chemical compound of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and because of its global-warming effect. However,...
Scientists throw light on mysterious ice age temperature jumps
Scientists believe they have discovered the reason behind mysterious changes to the climate that saw temperatures fluctuate by up to 15°C within just a...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Activists say pipeline environmental assessment ‘appallingly incomplete.’
While North Carolina activists fight the Atlantic Coast Pipeline with protest songs and camera-grabbing marches, they’re also waging a quieter legal battle via the...
A look at how Trump's moves on coal will affect the industry.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump's move to roll back Obama-era regulations aimed at curbing climate change comes as the coal industry is...
Forecasting societies' adaptive capacities through a demographic metabolism model
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The religious case for caring about climate change
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