Glaciers around the world are shrinking at an alarming rate, threatening sea-level rise, water availability, biodiversity, and ecosystem stability. A new study led by researchers from ETH Zurich and Vrije Universiteit Brussel ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 18, 2024
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Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 18, 2024
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A study of the correlation between environmental variables such as latitude and body size in paper wasps (genus Polistes) by a group of Brazilian researchers concludes that the nearer the habitat of a species to the equator, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 18, 2024
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A theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas may have solved a nearly two-decade-old mystery over the origins of an unusual "zebra" pattern seen in high-frequency radio pulses from the Crab Nebula.
Astronomy
Nov 18, 2024
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Black holes don't have many identifying features. They come in one color (black) and one shape (spherical). The main difference between black holes is mass: some weigh about as much as a star like our sun, while others weigh ...
Astronomy
Nov 18, 2024
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The next time you see an interesting bug, take a photo on your smartphone, and post it online. You just might catch an invasive species new to your area.
Ecology
Nov 18, 2024
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Recent research by a student-faculty team at Colgate University unlocks new clues that could radically change the world's understanding of the origin of dark matter.
Astronomy
Nov 18, 2024
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Hydrogels, which are soft materials made of water-filled, crosslinked polymer networks, have a wide range of uses, from wound dressings to enhancing soil moisture for plant growth. They are formed through a process called ...
Polymers
Nov 18, 2024
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Countries must not count the carbon dioxide naturally sucked up by Earth's forests in their net zero climate plans, scientists said on Monday, warning that "vague" rules could end up with the world warming more than expected.
Environment
Nov 18, 2024
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The gig economy, fueled by online service-matching platforms, is creating new entrepreneurial opportunities and enabling workers to start their own businesses, according to a new study from the London School of Economics ...
Economics & Business
Nov 18, 2024
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