A study offers new insights into the record 2021 Western North America heat wave
The astounding western North America heat wave of 2021 broke records by tens of degrees, killed more than 1,000 people and sparked catastrophic wildfires....
New catalyst could be key for hydrogen economy
A light-activated catalyst efficiently converts ammonia into clean-burning hydrogen using only inexpensive raw materials.
Less intensively managed grasslands have higher plant diversity and better soil health
Researchers have shown -- for the first time -- that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and...
Gully erosion prediction tools can lead to better land management
Soil erosion is a significant problem for agricultural production, impacting soil quality and causing pollutants to enter waterways. Among all stages of soil erosion,...
Low-cost sensor records the level of rivers
Researchers have developed a method that allows the water level of rivers to be monitored around the clock. The cost-effective sensor is for instance...
Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years -- but this bounce-back depends heavily on an Egyptian lagoon where...
New technology maps movement of microscopic algae, crucial to ocean health
The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health.
Old World flycatchers’ family tree mapped
The European robin's closest relatives are found in tropical Africa. The European robin is therefore not closely related to the Japanese robin, despite their...
Decrease in crucial trace element preceded ancient mass extinction
A decline in the element molybdenum across the planet's oceans preceded a significant extinction event approximately 183 million years ago, new research shows.
Using satellites for faster flood information
Researchers have used satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds and map flooding and say the technique could provide faster, more detailed...
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