As oceans warm, large fish struggle
Warming ocean waters could reduce the ability of fish, especially large ones, to extract the oxygen they need from their environment. Animals require oxygen...
New eco-friendly way to make ammonia could be boon for agriculture, hydrogen economy
Ammonia has sustained humanity since the early 20th century, but its production leaves a huge carbon footprint. Now researchers have found a way to...
Common pesticides stop bees and flies from getting a good night’s sleep
Just like us, many insects need a decent night's sleep to function properly, but this might not be possible if they have been exposed...
Global maps of twenty-first century forest carbon fluxes
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41558-020-00976-6Forest management for climate mitigation plans requires accurate data on carbon fluxes to monitor policy impacts....
Author Correction: Expert assessment of future vulnerability of the global peatland carbon sink
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41558-021-00991-1Author Correction: Expert assessment of future vulnerability of the global peatland carbon sink
Late rainy season reliably predicts drought in regions prone to food insecurity
The onset date of the yearly rainy season reliably predicts if seasonal drought will occur in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa that are particularly vulnerable...
New antifungal compound from ant farms
Attine ants are farmers, and they grow fungus as food. Pseudonocardia and Streptomyces bacteria are their farmhands, producing metabolites that protect the crop from...
An anode-free zinc battery that could someday store renewable energy
Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, could help decrease the world's reliance on fossil fuels. But first, power companies need a...
Study shows how network of marine protected areas could help safeguard Antarctic penguins
New research highlights how a proposed network of marine protected areas could help safeguard some of the most important areas at sea for breeding...
Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces
The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly ventilated spaces, the...
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