Impact of climate change on human pathogenic diseases subject of new study by UH...
A comprehensive assessment of scientific literature has uncovered empirical evidence that more than 58% of human diseases caused by pathogens, such as dengue, hepatitis,...
‘Dream’ discovery could sow crops better equipped to weather the climate change storm
Scientists have identified an 'exquisite' natural mechanism that helps plants limit their water loss with little effect on carbon dioxide (CO2) intake -- an...
Rapid warming in the Gulf of Maine reverses 900 years of cooling
Rapid 20th century warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed long-term cooling that occurred there during the previous 900 years, according to new...
Dry lightning sparks some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California
Researchers have developed the first long-term climatology of dry lightning -- lightning which occurs with less than 2.5mm of rainfall -- in central and...
Risk of death rises as climate change causes nighttime temperatures to climb
Excessively hot nights caused by climate change are predicted to increase the mortality rate around the world by up to 60% by the end...
Researchers show potential for improved water-use efficiency in field-grown plants
Scientists found that by overexpressing a sugar-sensing enzyme, called hexokinase, in field-grown tobacco plants, they could improve intrinsic water-use efficiency (iWUE) without decreasing photosynthetic...
Environmental impact of 57,000 multi-ingredient processed foods revealed
A study estimating the environmental impact of 57,000 food products in the UK and Ireland has been published. The paper compares the environmental impacts...
New wind sensor uses smart materials to improve drone performance
Engineers have designed and successfully tested a more efficient wind sensor for use on drones, balloons and other autonomous aircraft.
Ancient source of oxygen for life hidden deep in the Earth’s crust
Scientists have shown the importance of hot temperatures in maximizing hydrogen peroxide generation from rocks during the movement of geological faults, and say it...
Growing cereal crops with less fertilizer
Researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to grow cereals such as rice, wheat and corn.
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