About 215 million hectares of land—an area bigger than Mexico—could be reforested naturally and without costly manual planting, our new research shows.
Environment
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The huge wildfires that ripped through Brazil recently did not spare its vast tropical savanna, but green shoots are already emerging from the ashes there, proof of the vast grasslands' rare gift for fire resistance.
Environment
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Pakistan's second city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, government authorities said Sunday, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous.
Environment
Nov 3, 2024
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Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, part of China's effort to be a global leader in space exploration.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2024
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Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies—and will peak a week apart.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2024
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Cratons are fascinating yet enigmatic geological formations. Known to be relatively stable portions of the Earth's continental crust, cratons have remained largely unchanged for billions of years. Although cratons have survived ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 3, 2024
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A study published in the journal One Earth explores how marine biodiversity conservation, human health and well-being are connected. The results suggest that marine protected areas can be good for both planet and people.
Environment
Nov 3, 2024
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Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern ...
Social Sciences
Nov 3, 2024
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Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday.
Archaeology
Nov 3, 2024
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Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study published in Science of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud.
Ecology
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