Refreezing poles feasible and cheap, new study finds
Refreezing the poles by reducing incoming sunlight would be both feasible and remarkably cheap, according to new research.
Global warming doubled the risk for Copenhagen’s historic 2011 cloudburst
Researchers have used detailed weather models to clearly tie increased temperatures to the historic cloudburst over Copenhagen in July of 2011. New method involving...
Identifying research priorities for security and safety threats in the Arctic and the North-Atlantic
A new method has been developed for identifying and prioritizing research activities related to maritime safety and security issues for the Arctic and the...
New, comprehensive framework could better inform carbon-cutting policies
Researchers have developed an integrated framework to take into account the many variables relevant to accurate carbon emissions modeling, allowing for policy makers to...
Study of synthetic chemicals found in food
In a new study, nearly 400 food samples were tested for evidence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) -- chemicals used as flame retardants in furnishings...
Educators need mental health support following hurricanes, research finds
When hurricanes strike, educators turn into first responders for their communities and students -- but they aren't always provided with the support they themselves...
Study tracks waterbird use of Chicago-area wetlands
A three-year study in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana found that -- even at small scales -- emergent wetlands or ponds support many wetland...
Soybean virus may give plant-munching bugs a boost in survival
Most viral infections negatively affect an organism's health, but one plant virus in particular -- soybean vein necrosis orthotospovirus, often referred to as SVNV...
Crops grown together ‘cooperate’ better in just two generations
Crops bred to thrive in single-crop settings begin adapting to growing in multispecies environments over just two generations, shows a new study.
Air pollution may spur irregular heart rhythms in healthy teens
A first-of-its-kind study examining the impact of air pollution on healthy teenagers found that air pollution may trigger an irregular heart rhythm within two...
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