Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategyClimate
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy
A newly published study in Science reveals how a 3,775-year-old log could help refine a novel approach to combating climate change. The research, led by…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024
Full articleSurvey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
Survey reveals gaps in understanding of biodiversity loss among environmental students worldwide
A global survey conducted by Goethe University Frankfurt has uncovered concerning knowledge gaps among students of environment-related subjects about the causes of biodiversity loss. The…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024
Full articleNew fisheries technologies deepen gender inequalityClimate
New fisheries technologies deepen gender inequality
Millions of women employed in the global fisheries industry are being sidelined as new technologies, designed to counter the effects of climate change and economic…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 27, 2024
Full articleNew field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environmentsScience
New field experiments uncover how plant clocks adapt to natural environments
A collaborative study between researchers from the UK and Japan has shed new light on how plant biological clocks function in natural environments. Traditionally, much…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 23, 2024
Full articleNew bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosionScience
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion
In a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have introduced a novel method to combat coastal erosion using electricity, drawing inspiration from nature. As climate…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024
Full articleHumidity’s hidden role in climate-related deathsScience
Humidity’s hidden role in climate-related deaths
Incorporating humidity improves estimations of climate impacts on health. As climate change continues to impact global health, accurate models are essential for governments, medical institutions,…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024
Full articleWarming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study findsClimate
Warming waters and pollution threaten freshwater ecosystems, new study finds
New research highlights the urgent need for global action to protect freshwater habitats. Freshwater ecosystems around the world are facing a critical threat due to…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 16, 2024
Full articleWomen’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justiceScience
Women’s empowerment: a path to sustainable energy and gender justice
By Chalmers University of Technology Involving women in implementing solar energy technologies in developing countries not only has great climate impact. A new study published…
SourceAugust 13, 2024
Full articleMillions of years for plants to recover from global warmingClimate
Millions of years for plants to recover from global warming
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants evolve and regulate climate. Researchers reveal the long-term…
SourceAugust 9, 2024
Full articleStudy quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commutersNewsScience
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters
Economically disadvantaged and racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particular matter during their home to work commutes. By PLOS New York City…
SourceAugust 8, 2024
Full articleWhat’s the weather like in the deep sea?ClimateScience
What’s the weather like in the deep sea?
New Nature Geoscience study shows variable behavior of currents in the deep sea. By MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences | University of Bremen…
SourceJuly 31, 2024
Full articleNew humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the airClimateScience
New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air
A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. By Newcastle University Direct air capture…
SourceJuly 19, 2024
Full articleResearch on human-centered indoor climate for health centersClimate
Research on human-centered indoor climate for health centers
By Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Credit: HumanIC project | CC0 The European scientific project HumanIC, in which Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is…
SourceJuly 18, 2024
Full articleUnderstanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in JapanScience
Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in Japan
By Waseda University Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased likelihood of other such outbreaks in the future warrant the strengthening of epidemic surveillance systems.…
SourceJuly 17, 2024
Full articleCutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layerScience
Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer
Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown. By University…
SourceJuly 10, 2024
Full articleNew carbon storage technology is fastest of its kindScience
New carbon storage technology is fastest of its kind
By The University of Texas at Austin | The Cockrell School of Engineering A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by…
SourceJuly 9, 2024
Full articleBraiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restorationClimate
Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration
A research team comprising local Tibetans and academics from the UK and China demonstrate that local community members are indispensable partners in enhancing community engagement…
SourceJuly 8, 2024
Full articleCranfield and LIPTON Teas and Infusions begin advanced climate change mitigation and resilience field trialsClimate
Cranfield and LIPTON Teas and Infusions begin advanced climate change mitigation and resilience field trials
By Cranfield University The project, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA), aims to improve…
SourceJuly 6, 2024
Full articleChoose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new studyScience
Choose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new study
By University of Surrey In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the…
SourceJuly 1, 2024
Full articleCreating sustainable cooling in southeast Asia using ground source heat pump systemsClimateScience
Creating sustainable cooling in southeast Asia using ground source heat pump systems
By Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan As energy and environmental crises rampage, sustainable solutions like ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems gain traction. GSHP…
SourceJune 27, 2024
Full articleNovel Method for Measuring Nano/Microplastic Concentrations in Soil Using SpectroscopyScience
Novel Method for Measuring Nano/Microplastic Concentrations in Soil Using Spectroscopy
By Waseda University Current techniques for measuring nano/microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in soil require the soil organic matter content to be separated and have limited resolution…
SourceJune 17, 2024
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