Coming soon to Montreal: The infrastructure cost of climate change
The climate of Montreal is changing and will continue to do so at a rapidly increasing rate and with much more spatial variability in...
Insect eyes inspire new solar cell design
Packing tiny solar cells together, like micro-lenses in the compound eye of an insect, could help scientists overcome a major roadblock to the development...
Study reveals ways collegiate sports venues can achieve ‘zero waste’
A new study analyzing waste and recyclables during Mizzou's 2014 home football season demonstrates that by implementing several recommendations the team developed, such as...
Nature gem within the city: What grows in the biodiversity-rich Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve
Being the oldest of its kind in Malaysia, Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is a nature enclave, lying in the center of the busy capital...
What changes when you warm the Antarctic Ocean just 1 degree? Lots
After warming a natural seabed in the Antarctic Ocean by just 1° or 2° Celsius, researchers observed massive impacts on a marine assemblage, as...
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Antidepressants found in fish brains in Great Lakes region
Human antidepressants are building up in the brains of bass, walleye and several other fish common to the Great Lakes region, scientists say.
Record-low 2016 Antarctic sea ice due to ‘perfect storm’ of tropical, polar conditions
The sudden, unexpected nosedive in Antarctic sea ice last year was due to a unique one-two punch from atmospheric conditions both in the tropical...
Mass production of biodegradable plastic
Introducing a simple step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic could improve its properties while overcoming obstacles to manufacturing it commercially, says new...
New hope for reef fish living in a high CO2 world
New research examining the possible impacts of ocean acidification provides fresh hope for the survival of reef fish.
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