Deforestation increases risk of flash flooding in fast-growing West African coastal cities
Research has revealed frequent storm activity in coastal areas is a previously unrecognized way in which deforestation can increase flooding. The study found the...
Climate change could lead to power outages, higher power costs on west coast of...
Two studies project the future of power supply and demand on the West Coast under different scenarios: one under climate change and another where...
Ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought
A new study casts doubt on drought as the driver of ancient Mayan civilization collapse.
High levels of PFAS found in anti-fogging sprays and cloths, study finds
The anti-fogging sprays and cloths many people use to prevent condensation on their eyeglasses when wearing a mask or face shield may contain high...
Study reveals more hostile conditions on Earth as life evolved
During long portions of the past 2.4 billion years, the Earth may have been more 'inhospitable' to life than scientists previously thought, according to...
Mass die-off of Magellanic penguins seen during 2019 heat wave
In 2019, researchers witnessed the consequences of an extreme heat event at Punta Tombo in Argentina, one of the world's largest breeding colonies for...
How plants respond to heat stress
Plants, like other organisms, can be severely affected by heat stress. To increase their chances of survival, they activate the heat shock response, a...
Sustainable silk material for biomedical, optical, food supply applications
Researchers discuss the properties of silk and recent and future applications of the material. It has been used in drug delivery and is ideal...
Climate change, invasive species drive native trout declines
Researchers have found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habitat and facilitating the expansion of invasive trout species.
Predator interactions chiefly determine where Prochlorococcus thrive
Where the microbe Prochlorococcus lives is not determined primarily by temperature, as previously thought. A study finds a relationship with a shared predator actually...
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