African waters have been contributing to the global supply of fish for years, with three of the four most productive marine ecosystems in the world near the continent. African countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) contributed ...
Ecology
Apr 27, 2021
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Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2021
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Perhaps no other ocean creature lives in the human imagination like the great white shark. But while great white sharks might be plentiful in the minds of beachgoers across the country, there are only a handful of places ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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The beginning of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented significant challenges for educators and families as communities across the country adjusted to school closures and transitioned to online learning environments.
Education
Mar 15, 2021
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Throughout nature, there are instances of animals aiding one another and living together in mutually beneficial relationships that have helped shape the world's landscapes and biodiversity.
Plants & Animals
Feb 18, 2021
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We walk over it, drive over it and build on it.
Environment
Feb 4, 2021
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As the world grows increasingly globalized, one of the ways that countries have come to rely on one another is through a more intricate and interconnected food supply chain. Food produced in one country is often consumed ...
Environment
Dec 22, 2020
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Tires catapult our cars and trucks down the highway at speeds greater than 70 miles per hour, typically for at least 50,000 miles. They must grip the road even in wet and icy conditions. No wonder tires are difficult to recycle.
Materials Science
Dec 17, 2020
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A decade ago, U.S. crude oil was not transported by rail in the United States—not one drop. After an unprecedented expansion of domestic energy production, the use of trains became more common.
Other
Dec 16, 2020
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University of Delaware Professor of Entomology Doug Tallamy published a new research study in Nature that systematically identifies the most critical plants needed to sustain food webs across the United States. Alongside ...
Ecology
Dec 14, 2020
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