Producing graphene from carbon dioxide
The general public knows the chemical compound of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and because of its global-warming effect. However,...
Thought experiment: Switzerland without fossil fuels. Can that succeed?
A new study shows how much work still lies ahead of us if Switzerland is to do without fossil fuels in the future. There...
Potential for reduced methane from cows
Scientists have shown it is possible to breed cattle to reduce their methane emissions. The researchers showed that the genetics of an individual cow...
Wind, warmth boost insect migration
Researchers equipped monarch butterflies and green darner dragonflies with radio transmitters and tracked them through southern Ontario and several northern States to learn how...
Indian Ocean causes drought and heatwaves in South America
Researchers have revealed that atmospheric waves originating from convection over the Indian Ocean had a dramatic impact on climate conditions over South America and...
Just the tonic! How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the...
Using peas instead of wheat to produce gin significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with the process. This finding could be utilized in the...
Researchers can finally modify plant mitochondrial DNA
Researchers have edited plant mitochondrial DNA for the first time, which could lead to a more secure food supply. Nuclear DNA was first edited...
Grazing animals drove domestication of grain crops
During the Pleistocene, massive herds directed the ecology across much of the globe and caused evolutionary changes in plants. Studies of the ecology and...
Coral bleaching: Altered gene expression may trigger collapse of symbiotic relationship
Researchers have identified the potential genes responsible for coral bleaching caused by temperature elevation.
Top climate risks for Canada, potential for adaptation
An expert panel has identified Canada's top climate change risks and determined that many costs and damages could be avoided with prompt and thoughtful...
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