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Scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming...
Solar cells more efficient thanks to new material standing on edge
Researchers have designed a new structural organization using the promising solar cell material perovskite. The study shows that solar cells increase in efficiency thanks...
Potentially toxic plankton algae may play a crucial role in the future Arctic
As the sea ice shrinks in the Arctic, the plankton community that produces food for the entire marine food chain is changing. New research...
Global trade in exotic pets threatens endangered parrots through the spread of a virus
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The do’s and don’ts of monitoring many wildlife species at once
A new analysis of 92 studies from 27 countries conducted by ecologists suggests that many recent multi-species studies of wildlife communities often incorrectly use...
Research gives trees an edge in landfill clean-up
Matching the capability of different tree species with the types of contaminants present in soil and water is critical in phytoremediation. A research team...
Ammonium fertilized early life on Earth
New research demonstrates that ammonium was a vital source of nitrogen for early life on Earth.
Freshwater fish species richness has increased in Ohio River Basin since ’60s
The taxonomic and trophic composition of freshwater fishes in the Ohio River Basin has changed significantly in recent decades, possibly due to environmental modifications...
The climate is warming faster than it has in the last 2,000 years
In contrast to pre-industrial climate fluctuations, current, anthropogenic climate change is occurring across the whole world at the same time. In addition, the speed...
Social media data reveal benefits or threats to biodiversity by visitors to nature locations
Social media data reveal global patterns of visitation rates, attractiveness and pressure to more than 12,000 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs).
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