Trees may not cool cities during heat waves as much as previously thought
A new study suggests that the cooling potential of greenery is reduced in sweltering conditions.
A new study suggests that the cooling potential of greenery is reduced in sweltering conditions.
Environment
Aug 9, 2024
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Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today, surfing is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and one of the latest additions to the Olympic games.
Economics & Business
Aug 3, 2024
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Hurricane season is here, with Hurricane Beryl already leaving a trail of damage after hitting Texas' shorelines. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a record number of named storms in ...
Environment
Jul 22, 2024
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As technology proliferates, misinformation and conspiracy theories seem to flourish. Conspiracy beliefs specifically about technology include popular commercial technologies, such as Amazon Echo and Google Search, as well ...
Social Sciences
Jul 19, 2024
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The Netflix movie "Don't Look Up" received plenty of accolades for its scarily realistic portrayal of a professor from Michigan State University attempting to warn the world about a civilization-ending asteroid impact.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 9, 2024
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A new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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An ongoing research project into the impact of offshore windfarm electromagnetic fields on shark development reveals that the alternating electric currents produced by underwater windfarm cables seems not to disrupt the growth ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2024
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A large asteroid impacting Earth is highly unlikely for the foreseeable future. But because the damage from such an event could be great, NASA leads hypothetical asteroid impact "tabletop" exercises every two years with experts ...
Planetary Sciences
Jul 2, 2024
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A new publication authored by scientists from the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and IIASA with a large European consortium provides vital insights into the current status of biodiversity monitoring ...
Ecology
Jul 2, 2024
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New Zealand's rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater reservoirs are under pressure.
Environment
Jul 1, 2024
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