The demand for coal will remain steady over the next four years due to demand from…
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Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF
Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a…
Biological oceanographer breaks down the linkages between human impacts on the ocean and their effects on human systems
Look out at the ocean, a symbol of constant endurance and abundance. It’s tempting to think…
Would a deep-Earth water cycle change our understanding of planetary evolution?
Every school child learns about the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. But what if there…
Red-winged blackbird nestlings go silent when predators are near
If you’re a predator that eats baby birds—say, an American Crow—eavesdropping on the begging calls of…
Degraded soils mean tropical forests may never fully recover from logging
Continually logging and re-growing tropical forests to supply timber is reducing the levels of vital nutrients…
Male scientists more likely to use language framing their research findings as 'promising,' 'novel,' 'unique'
Perception is reality, the adage goes, and it may even be true when it comes to…
How we transport water in our bodies inspires new water filtration method
A multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists has discovered a new method for water filtration that…
Dozens potentially exposed to toxic mercury in Houston spill
Dozens of people in Houston potentially were exposed to the toxic metal mercury after it was…
Underwater pile driving noise causes alarm responses in squid
Exposure to underwater pile driving noise, which can be associated with the construction of docks, piers,…