Oceans were stressed preceding abrupt, prehistoric global warming
A new study to detect calcification stress before and across ancient ocean acidification events.
Atmospheric drying will lead to lower crop yields, shorter trees across the globe
A global observation of an ongoing atmospheric drying -- known by scientists as a rise in vapor pressure deficit -- has been observed worldwide...
Researchers develop improved recycling process for carbon fibers
The process retains properties of fibers at a higher rate than previous methods, demonstrating a retention strength of up to 90 percent. Recycling of...
Insatiable demand for cannabis has created a giant carbon footprint
It's no secret that the United States' $13 billion cannabis industry is big business. Less obvious to many is the environmental toll this booming...
‘Island of Rats’ recovers
A coordinated conservation effort that removed rats from Hawadax Island, formerly known as 'Rat Island,' has become a new example of how ecosystems can...
Novel hydrogen fuel purification membrane paves the way for greener future
Hydrogen is a clean source of fuel, but its purification has been challenging until now. Now, a group of scientists has found a solution...
Research shows we’re surprisingly similar to Earth’s first animals
The earliest multicellular organisms may have lacked heads, legs, or arms, but pieces of them remain inside of us today, new research shows. According...
Unique sensor network for measuring greenhouse gases
Munich is home to the world's first fully automated sensor network for measuring urban greenhouse gas emissions based on ground-based remote sensing of the...
Switzerland’s energy transition
Can Switzerland, as planned, cut its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050? Researchers have investigated what measures would be necessary to achieve this reduction...
Irrigation management key for bioenergy production to mitigate climate change
To avoid a substantial increase in water scarcity, biomass plantations for energy production need sustainable water management, a new study shows. Bioenergy is frequently...
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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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