A year of hunger: How the Russia-Ukraine war is worsening climate-linked food shortages
Global wheat prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The two nations account for 30%of the world's wheat exports.
Global wheat prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The two nations account for 30%of the world's wheat exports.
Economics & Business
Apr 27, 2022
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Flowering time in chickpeas' wild relatives is influenced by one to three major genes, according to new research.
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 26, 2022
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New analysis into the residue inside ancient ceramic vessels from 11th–12th century Jerusalem has found that they were potentially used as hand grenades.
Archaeology
Apr 26, 2022
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Using atmospheric data collected in India during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, an international team of scientists has found that black carbon in India regulates dust loadings in the entire country. The researchers also found ...
Environment
Apr 21, 2022
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The world's demand for natural gas is set to decline slightly in 2022 as a result of higher prices and market disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the International Energy Agency's latest quarterly ...
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2022
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Temperature extremes with altered characteristics are among the most threatening impacts of global warming. However, how their characteristics have changed is uncertain, and varies by region.
Environment
Apr 11, 2022
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The international team of scientists aimed to address data gaps in air quality for 46 future megacities in Africa, Asia and the Middle East using space-based observations from instruments onboard NASA and European Space Agency ...
Environment
Apr 8, 2022
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Temperatures in the Middle East and Central Asia have risen 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since the 1990s, twice the global average, according to an International Monetary Fund report released on Wednesday.
Environment
Mar 30, 2022
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A giant diamond nicknamed "The Rock" went on display for the first time in Dubai on Friday ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch over $30 million.
Other
Mar 25, 2022
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New research from NYU Abu Dhabi may offer an explanation to the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in fields that are perceived to prize raw intellectual talent or "brilliance."
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2022
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