Wind turbine night noise
With wind generation one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors in the world, experts are using machine learning and other signal processing techniques to...
Urban lights keep insects awake at night
New research sheds light on the effect urbanization has on the flesh fly species Sarcophaga similis. Through a series of laboratory and in-field experiments,...
Scientists dig deep to understand the effects of population pressure on violence levels
A continuous rise in global population has led to fears that conflicts and war will become more frequent as resources dwindle. But this widespread...
Treading wander paths to uncover the geological history of southwest Japan
The breakup of the supercontinent and formation of the current Afro-Eurasia landmass were caused by movement of Earth's tectonic plates. The position of these...
Scientists reveal how landmark CFC ban gave planet fighting chance against global warming
New modelling by the international team of scientists paints a dramatic vision of a scorched planet Earth without the Montreal Protocol, what they call...
Leaky sewers are likely responsible for large amounts of medications in streams
Pharmaceutical compounds can harm the environment. However, in waterways that don't receive treated wastewater, these pollutants aren't expected to be present. Now, researchers have...
Thwaites glacier: Significant geothermal heat beneath the ice stream
Ice losses from Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica are currently responsible for roughly four percent of the global sea-level rise. This figure could increase,...
Autophagy: The unlikely hero that balances zinc and iron in plants
Nutrient imbalances can adversely impact crop health and agricultural productivity. The trace elements zinc and iron are taken up by the same 'transporters' in...
Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their limits.
Scientists develop alternative cement with low carbon footprint
Researchers have developed a climate-friendly alternative to conventional cement. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions can be reduced during production by up to two thirds when...
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