As rising temperatures affect Alaskan rivers, effects ripple through Indigenous communities
Six decades of river gage data gathered from nine rivers in Alaska highlight the cumulative and consequential impacts of climate change for local communities...
How an African bird might inspire a better water bottle
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Electrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain
The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse...
Study re-evaluates hazards and climate impacts of massive underwater volcanic eruptions
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Lightning strike creates phosphorus material
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Perfume component helps lure male moth pests
A small amount of a perfume component -- nonanal -- added to a traditional blend of sex pheromones captures the attention of male fall...
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Male yellow crazy ants are real-life chimeras
Researchers discovered that males of the yellow crazy ant have maternal and paternal genomes in different cells of their body and are thus chimeras.
The 2022 Durban floods were the most catastrophic yet recorded in KwaZulu-Natal
Research shows flooding events in the province have doubled in the last century.
Cities will need more resilient electricity networks to cope with extreme weather
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