Atlantic circulation is not collapsing — but as it shifts gears, warming will reaccelerate
Data suggest that the recent, rapid slowdown of the Atlantic Ocean circulation is not a sign of imminent collapse, but a shift back toward...
Scientists lack vital knowledge on rapid Arctic climate change
Arctic climate change research relies on field measurements and samples that are too scarce, and patchy at best, according to a comprehensive review study....
Global study of world’s beaches shows threat to protected areas
A first-of-its-kind survey of the world's sandy shorelines with satellite data found that they have increased slightly on a global scale over the past...
Climate determines shapes of river basins
Short and squat, or long and thin? An study finds climate determines a river basin's shape.
Agriculture: DIY field imaging system
Farmers and plant breeders can now build their own automated field camera track system to collect data on dynamic plant traits, such as crop...
Feeding plants to this algae could fuel your car
The research shows that a freshwater production strain of microalgae, Auxenochlorella protothecoides, is capable of directly degrading and utilizing non-food plant substrates, such as...
Allergies: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins
Different airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammations. How they become airborne...
Lateral gene transfer enables chemical protection of beetles against antagonistic fungi
Researchers have discovered that bacteria associated to Lagria villosa beetles can produce an antifungal substance very similar to one found in tunicates living in...
‘Nowcasting’ beach water quality
Arriving at your favorite beach only to discover it's closed because of bacterial contamination can be a bummer. But even worse would be unknowingly...
Novel approach studies whale shark ages the best way — while they are...
A new study of whale sharks, using a novel approach to gathering data, shows these endangered animals can live longer and grow larger than...
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