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New technique offers clues to measure the deoxygenation of the ocean
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Mowing urban lawns less intensely increases biodiversity, saves money and reduces pests
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Even a limited India-Pakistan nuclear war would bring global famine, says study
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Earth formed much faster than previously thought, new study shows
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Forest soundscapes monitor conservation efforts inexpensively, effectively
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Minke whales are as small as a lunge-feeding baleen whale can be
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Air pollution casts shadow over solar energy production
Global solar energy production is taking a major hit due to air pollution and dust. The first study of its kind shows airborne particles...
New study shines light on hazards of Earth’s largest volcano
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