Helping smooth New Zealand sea lions’ road home
A team creates a new way of redefining New Zealand sea lions' habitat. The work will help take the surprise out of coming across...
Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time
With the eyes of the world on the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, strategies for decarbonizing energy infrastructure are a trending...
Comparing photosynthetic differences between wild and domesticated rice
In a new study, researchers compared domesticated rice to its wild counterparts to understand the differences in their photosynthetic capabilities. The results can help...
Increasingly frequent wildfires linked to human-caused climate change
A new study strengthens the case that climate change has been the main cause of the growing amount of land in the western U.S....
Save the planet (and your health) by steering clear of sweets and pastries
Need another reason to cut back on sugary foods and drinks, apart from an expanding waistline? They're not helping the environment, contributing to a...
Study finds fish rubbing up against their predators — sharks
While rubbing up against a shark sounds like a risky move if you're a fish, a collaborative research team found that this behavior is...
Creating solar cells and glass from wood – or a billion tons of biowaste
Scientists have taken a close look at how lignocellulose -- or plant biomass -- can be used for optical applications, potentially replacing commonly used...
Repurposing carbon dioxide may be key to net-zero emissions
While only a mere 4% of the atmosphere, carbon dioxide plays a vital role in sustaining life on our planet. However, if this delicate...
New climate pledges, if fulfilled, now significantly more likely to prevent worst of global...
New climate pledges issued ahead of COP26 boost the chances of limiting global warming to 2 degrees, according to a new study.
Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earth’s past
Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth's climate, magnetic field, and the Sun's activity, say researchers.
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