Melting icebergs key to sequence of an ice age

Scientists claim to have found the 'missing link' in the process that leads to an ice age on Earth.

Copper-indium oxide: A faster and cooler way to reduce our carbon footprint

Emergent e-fuel technologies often employ the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction to convert atmospheric CO2 to CO. While efficient, this reaction requires high temperatures...

Blue-light stride in perovskite-based LEDs

Researchers have developed efficient blue light-emitting diodes based on halide perovskites. The new LEDs may open the way to cheap and energy-efficient illumination.

Framework sheds light on nitrogen loss of producing common food items

Differences in nitrogen loss intensity between livestock and crops confirm the need for change.

Expert prognosis for the planet – we’re on track for a ghastly future

An international group of 17 leading scientists have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilization, warning that the outlook is...

Need to reduce work-related stress? It’s a walk in the park

Research examined the relationship between 'sense of coherence' (a quality indicative of stress-coping ability) and frequency of walking in forests or greenspaces. The aim...

No-till practices in vulnerable areas significantly reduce soil erosion

Soil erosion is a major challenge in agricultural production. It affects soil quality and carries nutrient sediments that pollute waterways. While soil erosion is...

Wildfire smoke is more cooling on climate than computer models assume

Many of the most advanced climate models simulate smoke that is darker, or more light absorbing, than what researchers see in observations.

New study reveals how fences hinder migratory wildlife in Western US

Wildlife biologists combined GPS location data of tagged mule deer and pronghorn antelope with satellite imagery of Wyoming fences to find out just how...

Beating the ‘billion-dollar bug’ is a shared burden

A new study linking land use patterns and pest outbreaks in Bt maize suggests that slowing the resurgence of western corn rootworm may require...

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