Modeling historical biomass could be key to buffering climate change
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Secrets of aging revealed in largest study on longevity, aging in reptiles and amphibians
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Climate changes lead to water imbalance, conflict in Tibetan Plateau
Climate change is putting an enormous strain on global water resources, and according to researchers, the Tibetan Plateau is suffering from a water imbalance...
Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine
Scientists have found a way to bypass the need for biological photosynthesis altogether and create food independent of sunlight by using artificial photosynthesis. The...
Default options facilitate faster carbon offsetting in air travel
Economists find that many air travelers more readily choose faster, but more expensive carbon offsetting options online if selecting a slower option requires action....
Shedding light on the impact of microplastics on lentil seedling growth
Microplastic pollution is known to negatively impact seed germination and seedling growth. Although some studies have demonstrated the effects of microplastics on seed germination,...
New PET-like plastic made directly from waste biomass
Scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a...
Stretching of the continents drove ancient global warming event, say scientists
Scientists have discovered that stretching of the continents is likely to have caused one of the most extreme and abrupt episodes of global warming...
Inside the jellyfish’s sting: Exploring the micro-architecture of a cellular weapon
Summertime beachgoers are all too familiar with the painful reality of a jellyfish sting. But how do the stinging cells of jellyfish and their...
How climate change can significantly impact one of the world’s most important carbon-rich ecosystems
Mangrove forests play a vital role in the health of our planet. The trees and shrubs absorb a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions,...
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