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Big-city coastal whales consume millions of microplastics every day
Whales in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf consume about three million microplastics per day, a new study…
Study finds edible fungi could support transition to net zero
An Honorary Professor from the University of Stirling has made a breakthrough in resolving a key…
Improving coseismic slip measurements
Geologists describe the process of an earthquake as occurring in three distinct phases. During the interseismic…
Satellite reveals Australian coal mines emit much more methane than expected based on national reporting
A group of Dutch scientists has used space instrument TROPOMI to calculate methane emissions from six…
Study inspects subdwarf B stars in the open cluster NGC 6791
Using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft and the MMT telescope in Arizona, an international team of astronomers has…
Gamifying tools to improve the resilience of Europe's historic areas to climate change
From droughts to heatwaves, climate change is putting Europe’s cultural heritage and historic urban centers more…
Can flaming torches really save a vineyard from frost?
There are many things that a vintner can control—where to establish a vineyard, which varieties to…
Four reasons why physically punishing school children doesn't work
When I was a child I went to school in South Africa. This was the late…
Yes, it's rocket science: Australia needs eyes in space to monitor our tinderbox landscape
As climate change worsens, bushfires are likely to become more intense and frequent. We must find…