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Greater atmospheric demand for water means a dramatic increase in the risk of major fires in global forests unless we take urgent and effective...
Fertilizing the ocean to store carbon dioxide
Iron-based fertilizer may stimulate plankton to pull carbon dioxide from the ocean, driving a carbon-negative process.
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Scientists have devised a transparent coating for windows that could help cool the room, use no energy and preserve the view.
Do voluntary corporate pledges help reduce plastic pollution?
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Tropical wildlife follow the same daily patterns worldwide
A massive study of rainforest species across three regions of the world finds striking similarities in how animals spend their days.
Strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
The strongest Arctic cyclone ever observed struck in January 2022. A new analysis shows that while forecasts accurately predicted the massive storm, models seriously...
1930s Dust Bowl led to extreme heat around Northern Hemisphere
The 1930s Dust Bowl affected heat extremes across much of North America and as far away as Europe and East Asia, according to new...
Most Asian countries are far behind biodiversity targets for protected areas, study finds
New research indicates that Asia was the most underperforming continent in meeting a global target to protect 17 percent of land by 2020. Results...
Sex roles in the animal kingdom are driven by the ratio of females to...
How picky should females and males be when they choose a mate? How fiercely should they compete for mates? And how much should they...
Cooling down solar cells, naturally
Too much sun and too much heat can reduce the efficiency of photovoltaics. A solar farm with optimally spaced panels facing the correct direction...
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