Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2023
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Inspired by the Milankovitch cycles that play a role in Earth's climate over time, new research at Florida Tech examines how these recurring orbital movements may affect the climate of exoplanets.
Astronomy
Mar 29, 2023
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To understand Earth's changing climate, scientists often turn to science-based computer simulations. Researchers strive to make these Earth system models as accurate as possible. Factors such as wind currents, air quality, ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 28, 2023
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Climate change affects all spheres of life, particularly those aspects that depend on the environment. Farming communities are a case in point.
Environment
Mar 22, 2023
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The number of exploding stars (supernovae) has significantly influenced marine life's biodiversity during the last 500 million years. This is the essence of a new study published in Ecology and Evolution by Henrik Svensmark, ...
Evolution
Mar 21, 2023
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This decade is the critical moment for making deep, rapid cuts to emissions, and acting to protect people from dangerous climate impacts we can no longer avoid, according to the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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The final installment of the sixth assessment report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was released on March 20. The report warns that the planet has already warmed 1.1°C above pre-industrial ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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Abruptly melting ice sheets, the collapse of coral reefs and rainforests: nature is complex—and climate policy must consider physical "tipping points" as well as uncertainties and measurement problems. How can the fight ...
Environment
Mar 17, 2023
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Australians generated at least $287.86 billion in value through unpaid social contributions in 2021, according to a new report from the University of Sydney's Mental Wealth Initiative.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2023
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Spanning long distances across variable terrains, electric power systems can spark wildfires in the event of dry weather and high winds. This may occur when conductor cables oscillate in such a way to become close to the ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 14, 2023
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