Energy recovery of urban waste
Researchers have proposed a system which is capable of converting waste in a more controlled manner, and, basically, in two stages: first, the solid...
‘Hairdryer wind’ melts snow in Antarctica in winter as well
Even though the sun does not shine in Antarctica in winter, in some places snow on the glaciers can melt. The cause: warm wind....
Cracking open the formation of fossil concretions
Researchers developed a unified model of the formation mechanism of spherical carbonate concretions, which often contain exceptionally well-preserved fossils. The carbon in the carbonate...
Internal control helps corals resist acidification
Scientists have found that some corals are able to combat the effects of ocean acidification by controlling their own chemistry.
Wintering warblers choose agriculture over forest
Effective conservation for long-distance migrants requires knowing what's going on with them year-round -- not just when they're in North America during the breeding...
Rethinking the umbrella species concept
According to the 'umbrella species' concept, preserving and managing habitat for a single high-profile species also benefits a whole suite of other species that...
Changing cities’ food systems to help reduce carbon emissions
Many US cities and states are looking for ways to slash greenhouse gas emissions, including cap-and-trade programs, building-efficiency regulations, and boosting public transit and...
Bloomberg era’s emphasis on ‘health in all policies’ improved New Yorkers’ heart health
From 2002 to 2013, New York City implemented a series of policies prioritizing the public's health in areas beyond traditional healthcare policies and illustrated...
Plant breeders balance shared innovation, revenue
Crop breeding research and innovation requires funding. But funding -- and revenue from the crops developed -- is increasingly hard to obtain. In response,...
Traffic-related pollution linked to risk of asthma in children
New research suggests that long-term exposure to traffic-related pollution significantly increases the risk of pediatric asthma, especially in early childhood. Children living within a...
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