Performance of methane conversion solid catalyst is predicted by theoretical calculation
Researchers performed computation of reaction kinetic information from first-principles calculations based on quantum mechanics, and developed methods and programs to carry out kinetic simulations...
Revisiting the Kobe earthquake and the variations of atmospheric radon concentration
Researchers have unearthed further details about radon concentration in the atmosphere before and after earthquakes, moving us closer to being able to anticipate when...
Limiting invasive species may be a better goal than eliminating them
Managing invasive species -- not eliminating them altogether -- is a better use of time and conservation resources in many cases, according to a...
Scientists discover how microorganisms evolve cooperative behaviors
New research sheds light on how interspecies interactions arise, evolve and are maintained. The results provide a new window to understand the key roles...
Misinformation, polarization impeding environmental protection efforts
Researchers are sounding the alarm on a topic not often discussed in the context of conservation -- misinformation. The team explain how the actions...
Bahamas were settled earlier than believed
It's believed early settlers to the islands eventually changed the landscape of the Bahamas.
High end of climate sensitivity in new climate models seen as less plausible
Researchers found that the latest generation of high-sensitivity climate models do not provide a plausible scenario of Earth's future climate. These models project that...
Climate change ‘winners’ may owe financial compensation to polluters
New economic and philosophical research argues that policymakers must consider both the beneficial effects of climate change to 'climate winners' as well as its...
Small-scale fisheries offer strategies for resilience in the face of climate change
Small-scale fisheries, which employ about 90 percent of the world's fishers and supply half the fish for human consumption, are on the frontlines of...
Ghosts of past pesticide use can haunt organic farms for decades
Although the use of pesticides in agriculture is increasing, some farms have transitioned to organic practices and avoid applying them. But it's uncertain whether...
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