Human-induced climate change impacts the highest reaches of the planet — Mount Everest
Melting and sublimation on Mount Everest's highest glacier due to human-induced climate change have reached the point that several decades of accumulation are being...
Balancing sustainability, safety and comfort in engineered floor slabs
Using less material in floors is a viable strategy for improving sustainability in buildings, as it can reduce the structure's environmental footprint. Prioritizing only...
‘Smart’ greenhouses could slash electricity costs
A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer's electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers.
‘Taste’ and ‘smell’ of coral reefs provide insights into a dynamic ecosystem
Hundreds of molecules that are made by important members of the coral reef community were recently discovered by a team of scientists. Together, the...
Cadmium’s route into chocolate
Researchers have chased the source of cacao's cadmium contamination for years, but an array of distinct sampling methods and sites led to mixed results....
Microbes making tree methane in ghost forests are in the soils
Researchers wanted to know if different communities of microbes are making methane gas inside the soils or in the dead trees, which are also...
Satellites and light reflections help researchers spot coastal plastic waste
Geospatial scientists have found a way to detect plastic waste on remote beaches that are not visible in conventional satellite images, bringing us closer...
Unwelcome guests: International tourism and travel can be a pathway for introducing invasive species
International tourism can facilitate the dispersal of exotic species. A new analysis of data from tourism accommodations and exotic organism detections in New Zealand...
Reassessing radon as a reliable groundwater tracer
As radioactive atoms are transported through groundwater aquifers in the form of gaseous radon, they are eventually transferred to the atmosphere. Measurements of the...
Scientists uncover ‘missing’ plastics deep in the ocean
A new study unveils the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column of an offshore plastic accumulation zone in the southern Atlantic Ocean...
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