Scientists discover forests that may resist climate change
While it's common knowledge that mountaintops are colder than the valleys below, a new University of Vermont (UVM) study is flipping the script on what we know about forests and climate.
While it's common knowledge that mountaintops are colder than the valleys below, a new University of Vermont (UVM) study is flipping the script on what we know about forests and climate.
Ecology
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As anyone with seasonal allergies knows, unseen airborne particles can really wreck a person's day. Like the tree pollen that might be plaguing you this spring, small concentrations of trace elements in the air can have significant ...
Environment
Apr 17, 2024
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Researchers from IE Business School and Indian Institute of Management Shillong have published a new study that examines why certain consumers are averse to products using a novel technology and what strategies marketers ...
Economics & Business
Apr 16, 2024
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High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Apr 16, 2024
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Trains carrying loads of coal bring with them higher rates of asthma, heart disease, hospitalization and death for residents living nearest the rail lines, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis.
Environment
Apr 18, 2024
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A new study has highlighted how bats can be valuable allies for farmers, by feeding on important agricultural pests. The findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 16, 2024
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"Oh, come on Daniel, space travel is so expensive, and pointless!" These were the words of my friend Max, during a Christmas party where I was discussing my thesis project: studying places on Earth where the living conditions ...
Space Exploration
Apr 16, 2024
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At least 65 people have died in storm-related incidents including lightning in Pakistan, officials said, with rain so far in April falling at nearly twice the historical average rate.
Environment
Apr 17, 2024
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Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviors.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Indigenous businesses generate about A$16 billion a year in revenue and employ more than 116,000 people—almost as many as the massive Coles retail group.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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