Anxious people more likely to act to mitigate climate change, expert says
The angst of naturally anxious people may actually help the planet, says a Brock University expert in biology and psychology.
The angst of naturally anxious people may actually help the planet, says a Brock University expert in biology and psychology.
Environment
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A pair of archaeologists, one with the Israel Antiquities Authority, the other from Bar-Ilan University, has found evidence of Roman-era necromancy practices in a cave in Israel. In their study, reported in the journal Harvard ...
The fine root (diameter ≤2 mm) is the key plant organ for nutrient and water uptake, and is also important for carbon (C) and nutrient cycling. Global warming has complex effects on vegetation dynamics and nutrient cycling ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 14, 2023
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The photocatalytic conversion of methane with a ubiquitous and clean oxidant of water has the potential to develop into an on-site and on-demand chemical technology for the green utilization of methane in an environmentally ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 14, 2023
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Nightingales are well known for their exceptional singing abilities. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence now found that nightingales can flexibly adjust the pitch of certain song parts over ...
Ecology
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A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviors originated around 650 million years ago.
Evolution
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Research led by Sichuan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, has revealed genetic mechanisms that could prolong healthy aging. In the paper, titled "Partial inhibition of class III PI3K VPS-34 ...
The oceans remain vast and inscrutable. While technology has revolutionized our capacity to track threats to biodiversity on land, our understanding of the status of marine biodiversity remains fragmented and biased toward ...
Plants & Animals
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Something has to change. Politicians and environmental organizations have invested millions trying to influence people's behavior and tackle the climate crisis. But it's not working. No G20 country is on track to meet their ...
Earth Sciences
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Not long after the U.S. Supreme Court's June 2023 decision to ban the use of race in college admissions, people began to ask questions once again about the fairness of legacy admissions.
Social Sciences
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