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Fish exposed to noise pollution likely to die early: study
Fish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease while prolonged exposure can lead…
Water shortages in US West likelier than previously thought
There’s a chance water levels in the two largest man-made reservoirs in the United States could…
Hurricane Sally gains strength as it nears southern US
Hurricane Sally picked up strength as it edged towards the US Gulf Coast early Wednesday, with…
Winds kick up century old volcanic ash in Alaska
While western U.S. states were suffering from hazy red skies from wildfires, Alaska was dealing with…
Mexico identifies submerged wreck of Mayan slave ship
Archaeologists in Mexico said Tuesday they have identified a ship that carried Mayan people into virtual…
Evergreen needles act as air quality monitors
Every tree, even an evergreen, can be an air quality monitor. That’s the conclusion of researchers…
Biggest fish in the sea are girls
A decade-long study of the iconic fish has found male whale sharks grow quickly, before plateauing…
Researchers create better material for wearable biosensors
Biosensors that are wearable on human skin or safely used inside the body are increasingly prevalent…
Choosing the right cover crop to protect the soil
Farmers around the world are keen to protect their most important asset: their soil. The soil…