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Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western US, says study
Simultaneous outbreaks of large wildfires will become more frequent in the Western United States this century…
Recent research expedition reveals alarming extent of coral mortality in Florida
Scientists from Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, a leader in conservation research, returned from a multi-institutional research expedition…
Invertebrate biodiversity is improving in England's rivers, long-term trends show
Rivers across England have seen a significant improvement in river invertebrate biodiversity since 1989, shows a…
2023 GAP Report: Only by working together will agricultural productivity meet demand
Agricultural productivity growth is crucial for ensuring food security and for meeting the nutritional needs of…
Extracellular vesicles study outlines new strategies to combat neurodegenerative diseases
A new study by the University of Barcelona could drive the design of future strategies to…
New research finds that ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world's volcanoes
A new study led by the University of Oxford has overturned the view that natural rock…
Study identifies jet-stream pattern that locks in extreme winter cold, wet spells
Winter is coming—eventually. And while the Earth is warming, a new study suggests that the atmosphere…
Pandemic found to have boosted gardening, hunting in New York State
A survey of New York state residents found that nearly half of respondents increased the amount…
Hot weather hits productivity—even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers’ productivity—even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows. …