Monitoring Arctic permafrost with satellites, supercomputers, and deep learning
Using deep learning and supercomputers, researchers have been able to identify and map 1.2 billion ice wedge polygons in the Arctic permafrost based on...
Growing rice with aquatic animals boosts production and reduces chemical use
Growing rice alongside aquatic animals can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, as well as increase farmers' yields, shows a new study.
New technology fused with photosynthetic life offers path to green energy
Researchers have developed a patented hybrid device -- part living organism, part bio battery, capable of producing stored energy by increasing energy flow under...
Wildlife camera trap surveys provide new insights into the occurrence of two threatened Annamite...
Using wildlife cameras, scientists have provided new insights through a large-scale assessment of the occurrence and distribution of the Annamite striped rabbit and two...
Scientists engineer bacteria to cope in challenging environments
Researchers have engineered bacteria with internal nutrient reserves that can be accessed when needed to survive extreme environmental conditions. The findings pave the way...
290 million new city dwellers benefit China’s climate balance
Contrary to popular belief, China's massive emigration from rural areas to cities has been shown to have a positive effect on China's carbon stocks....
Pine needles tell the story of PFAS in North Carolina
The humble pine tree is more than just a common sight in North Carolina -- it's also a handy tool for monitoring the proliferation...
Tracking the pulse of America’s rivers
Researchers are using modern sensor technology to automatically track oxygen levels and other stream vital signs 24/7, through changing seasons, floods and droughts. In...
Perfecting the EV battery recycling process
Recycling of electric car batteries can be easier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, according to a new scientific article, which outlines an optimized recycling...
Balkanatolia: The forgotten continent that sheds light on the evolution of mammals
A team of geologists and palaeontologists has discovered that, some 50 million years ago, there was a low-lying continent separating Europe from Asia that...
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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