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New research based on an expedition to the icy waters off Greenland reveals soaring levels of antifreeze proteins in a species of tiny snailfish,...
New standardized framework allows conservationists to assess benefits of non-native species
A new framework for classifying the positive impacts of non-native species will allow conservationists and policymakers to make better-informed management decisions, according to a...
Propane — a solution for more sustainable air conditioning
Current severe heatwaves that will likely increase in severity and frequency in the future are driving a rise in the use of air conditioners,...
‘Beautiful swimmers’ attack at low tide
Researchers observe blue crabs ambushing fiddler crabs from shallow, water-filled pits, like crocodiles ambushing wildebeests in Africa.
Do wind instruments disperse COVID aerosol droplets?
Orchestral ensembles have faced many challenges when starting to perform again during the COVID pandemic, and contamination is a chief concern: specifically, whether wind...
Fossil fuel companies’ projections won’t meet Paris Agreement climate goals, researchers say
Decarbonization scenarios produced by major fossil fuel companies are incompatible with Paris Agreement goals for a safe and habitable planet, according to new research.
Today’s heat waves feel a lot hotter than heat index implies
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Decreasing backyard bird diversity flies under the radar
A deep dive into bird survey data has found that some of Australia's favorite backyard visitors considered 'common' are actually on the decline as...
Low school test scores linked to racial segregation and lead exposure in North Carolina
Birth data, blood lead levels and fourth grade end-of-grade test scores for more than 25,000 children living in North Carolina show how childhood lead...
National parks — islands in a desert?
How effective is biodiversity conservation of European and African national parks? This seems to be strongly associated with societal and economic conditions. But even...
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