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Multiple large heatwaves the size of Mongolia occurred at the same time nearly every day during the warm seasons of the 2010s across the...
As the mercury rises, the urban heat penalty grows, especially at night
City living translates to an extra two to six hours of uncomfortable weather per day in the summer for people in much of the...
‘Gentrification’ changes the personality make-up of cities in just a few years
A massive study of almost two million US residents reveals rising housing costs may drive increases in 'openness' of character among both old and...
How crowds can make bridges wobble and sway
Researchers have uncovered a surprising new explanation for why pedestrian bridges can suddenly start to wobble and sway: too many people crossing at once...
Prenatal exposure to phthalates damages reproductive tissue in female mice
Phthalates are a ubiquitous family of chemicals that are used every day. In a new study, researchers have investigated how these compounds affect tissue...
Nitrogen’s impact on soil carbon sequestration
Soil organic carbon is a cornerstone of soil health. It improves soil structure while enhancing water- and nutrient-holding capacity, key factors for any agricultural...
Using the Earth’s noise to see beneath the Greenland ice sheet
The noise created by the Earth's movements has been used to build up a detailed picture of the geological conditions beneath the Greenland Ice...
Winter is coming: Researchers uncover the surprising cause of the little ice age
New research provides a novel answer to one of the persistent questions in historical climatology, environmental history and the earth sciences: what caused the...
A mathematical model may give more efficient climate talks
Achieving consensus among countries in global climate negotiations is a long and complicated process. Researchers have developed a mathematical model that describes the achievement...
Scientists create stable materials for more efficient solar cells
Researchers have developed a new process for producing stable perovskite materials to create more efficient solar cells.
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