States are weakening child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce

A movement to weaken American child labor protections at the state level began in 2022. By…

Researchers report on a new technique for cooling membranes with lasers

Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in cooling a small…

Largest-ever data set collection shows how coral reefs can survive climate change

Similar to the expeditions of a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Tara Pacific expedition…

Wildlife trafficking risks future pandemics and needs addressing, says new research

Illegal wildlife trafficking risks triggering future global pandemics and loss of biodiversity and needs to be…

Germplasm collection reveals genetic heritage of US livestock and helps prevent loss of genetic diversity

Animal genetics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing food sustainability, and animal adaptation to…

Study investigates effect of different land-use, energy sector policies on bioenergy emissions

Demand for modern biofuels is expected to grow substantially in order to mitigate climate emissions. However,…

Europe warming twice as fast as other continents, according to new climate report

Europe is heating up fast. Click here for original story, Europe warming twice as…

Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record in 2022: study

Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments,…

Exploring how ocean dynamics affect transport of sargassum seaweed

With the waves inside the 49-foot-long Air-Sea Interaction Saltwater Tank (ASIST) looking like small ripples rushing…

Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing

Scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) have discovered a new molecular signaling pathway, triggered…