UN says dust levels in air dropped slightly in 2023
The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fueling sand and dust storms.
The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fueling sand and dust storms.
Environment
Jul 12, 2024
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Fossil fuels have kept Earth 1.5°C hotter than its pre-industrial average temperature for more than a year now.
Environment
Jul 11, 2024
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Researchers in South Australia are digging deep into history of soil biology in the state to gain a better understanding of how the soil microbiome functions to ensure sustainable broadacre farming into the future.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 10, 2024
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From sifting through topsoil for native truffles to cracking open hard shells of seeds and nuts to munch on the tasty kernels, Australia bettongs and potoroos are described as "ecosystem engineers" in a two-way relationship ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 8, 2024
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People living in southern Australia won't have failed to notice how cold it is. Frosty nights and chilly days have been the weather for many of us since the start of July.
Environment
Jul 5, 2024
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You would have learned about the "water cycle" in primary school—water's journey, from evaporation to rainfall to flowing in a stream or sinking into the ground to become groundwater.
Earth Sciences
Jun 25, 2024
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It's no secret Aussies love to surf. It's one of our favorite pastimes, but it turns out riding the perfect wave offers more than just the ultimate thrill—it also provides a major boost to the economy, according to new ...
Economics & Business
Jun 19, 2024
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A team of researchers from the University of Exeter have shone fresh light on the causes of Oceanic Anoxic Event 2—which saw severe global warming and ocean acidification across the Earth around 94 million years ago. The ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 17, 2024
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The six turtle species that call Australia home appear to have few similarities at first. Some turtles are large, others are much smaller. Some turtles are herbivores, others enjoy a varied diet. Unfortunately, their threats ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2024
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Australia contains some of the world's most biologically diverse and carbon-dense native forests. Eucalypts in wet temperate forests are the tallest flowering plants in the world and home to an array of unique tree-dwelling ...
Environment
Jun 16, 2024
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