Robot centipedes go for a walk
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Halting generative AI advancements may slow down progress in climate research
Large language models offer an opportunity to advance climate and sustainability research. We believe that a focus on regulation and validation of generative artificial...
Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate
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Groundbreaking images of root chemicals offer new insights on plant growth
Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemicals that are responsible for plant growth. The chemical 'roadmap' identifies...
Plants remove cancer causing toxins from air
A ground-breaking study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic gasoline fumes, including cancer causing compounds such as benzene, from indoor air.
Hydrogen battery: Storing hydrogen in coal may help power clean energy economy
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Arctic ground squirrels changing hibernation patterns
New research analyzes more than 25 years of climate and biological data. The findings include shorter hibernation periods in arctic ground squirrels, as well...
River erosion can shape fish evolution
A new study of the freshwater greenfin darter fish suggests river erosion can be a driver of biodiversity in tectonically inactive regions.
Twisting under the stroboscope — Controlling crystal lattices of hybrid solar cell materials with...
To overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some...
Saving our soil: How to extend US breadbasket fertility for centuries
The Midwestern United States has lost 57.6 billion tons of topsoil due to farming practices over the past 160 years, and the rate of...
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