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For the first time, the unique sounds honey bees (Apis cerana) use to alert members of their hive when giant 'murder' hornets attack have...
Global river database documents 40 years of change
A new database compiling movement of the largest rivers in the world over time could become a crucial tool for urban planners to better...
Mangrove restoration has ecological and economic benefits
Funding to restore mangrove forests is money well spent, according to a new meta-analysis by ecological economists. For every dollar spent to restore mangroves,...
That new EV battery will be a headache to recycle: These solutions can help
A new study identifies several keys to sustainably managing the influx of electric vehicle batteries, with an emphasis on battery chemistry, second-life applications and...
Scientists invent ‘smart’ window material that blocks rays without blocking views
An international research team has invented a 'smart' window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views, which could help cut the energy required...
Just how much do density and green space affect urban energy use? It depends...
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Life cycle assessment of carbon capture
Life cycle assessment of carbon capture at incineration plants shows that despite some drawbacks, the net result is a clear advantage for the climate.
Climatic drivers of honey bee disease revealed
Honey bee colonies worldwide have suffered from a range of damaging diseases. A new study has provided clues on how changing weather patterns might...
Livestock antibiotics and rising temperatures disrupt soil microbial communities
Community ecologists investigated the interactive effects of rising temperatures and a common livestock antibiotic on soil microbes. The research team found that heat and...
Scientists issue new climate adaptation ‘scorecard’
A new study offers a 'scorecard' for climate adaptation projects -- a set of 16 criteria that can be used to evaluate climate adaptation...
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