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Ecology Apr 14, 2021

Channel migration plays leading role in river network evolution, study finds

A new study by former University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate student Jeffrey Kwang, now at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Abigail Langston, of Kansas State University; and Illinois civil and environmental ...

Earth Sciences Apr 9, 2021

Current climate model simulations overestimate future sea-level rise

The melting rate of the Antarctic ice sheet is mainly controlled by the increase of ocean temperatures surrounding Antarctica. Using a new, higher-resolution climate model simulation, scientists from Utrecht University found ...

Ecology Apr 8, 2021

Can a 3D printed beetle model simulate the real thing?

When it comes to choosing a partner, humans tend to be attracted by characteristics like personality and common interests. In contrast, insects tend to be a bit shallow, as they choose a mate based on appearance, and in some ...

Earth Sciences Mar 23, 2021

Natural variations help resolve a climate puzzle

New research shows that naturally occurring climate variations help to explain a long-standing difference between climate models and satellite observations of global warming.

Plants & Animals Mar 22, 2021

Uncovering how physical structure of dietary fiber underpins its benefits to health

A new study has shown how food processing changes dietary fiber structure and so affects the nutritional value of food.

Plasma Physics Mar 11, 2021

Laser-driven experiments provide insights into the formation of the universe

The universe is filled with magnetic fields. Understanding how magnetic fields are generated and amplified in plasmas is essential to studying how large structures in the universe were formed and how energy is divided throughout ...

Earth Sciences Feb 24, 2021

Scientists begin building highly accurate digital twin of our planet

A digital twin of our planet is to simulate the Earth system in future. It is intended to support policy-makers in taking appropriate measures to better prepare for extreme events. A new strategy paper by European scientists ...

Earth Sciences Feb 23, 2021

Alaska thunderstorms may triple with climate change

Warming temperatures will potentially alter the climate in Alaska so profoundly later this century that the number of thunderstorms will triple, increasing the risks of widespread flash flooding, landslides, and lightning-induced ...

Environment Feb 15, 2021

Cloud simulations get a dose of realism

A cloud simulation that captures the development and evolution of clouds based on atmospheric physical processes is more accurate than other models.

Biochemistry Feb 10, 2021

The AI-driven initiative that's hastening the discovery of drugs to treat COVID-19

A novel pipeline of AI and simulation tools may make the process of screening drug candidates for COVID-19 50,000 times faster.

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