A historical perspective on glacial retreat
Researchers have now reconstructed the extent of Switzerland's glacier ice loss in the 20th century. The researchers used historical imagery and conclude that the...
Revealed missing step in lipid formation could enable detection of past climate
The missing step in the formation of a lipid molecule that allows certain single-celled organisms to survive the most extreme environments on Earth has...
Wastewater viral loads can provide advance warning of COVID-19 outbreaks
Scientists show that there is a close association between clinical cases of COVID-19 and viral loads in wastewater, with the viral loads picking up...
The humble minnow can take the heat(wave)
Humans aren't the only ones suffering through unprecedented heatwaves in a warming climate. Consider the humble minnow. These tiny fish represent the all-important base...
Sulfur shortage: A potential resource crisis looming as the world decarbonizes
A new study highlights that global demand for sulfuric acid is set to rise significantly from '246 to 400 million tons' by 2040 --...
Compost to computer: Bio-based materials used to salvage rare earth elements
What do corncobs and tomato peels have to do with electronics? They both can be used to salvage valuable rare earth elements, like neodymium,...
Wave created by Tonga volcano eruption reached 90 meters — nine times taller than...
New research reveals more about the magnitude of January eruption, as researchers call for better preparedness The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano...
Climate change likely to raise wheat prices in food-insecure regions and exacerbate economic inequality
Wheat is a key source of nutrition for people across the globe, providing 20% of calories and protein for 3.4 billion people worldwide. Even...
Which animals can best withstand climate change?
A new study investigates how different mammals react to climate change. Animals that live for a long time and/or produce less offspring -- like...
Forecasting the future to help protect monarch butterflies
The outlook for monarch butterflies isn't great right now. In fact, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, just added North...
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