Scientists say last summer was the hottest summer on record in Europe, with temperatures a full 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the average for the previous three decades.
Environment
Apr 22, 2022
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For the sixth time in the last 25 years, the Great Barrier Reef is bleaching. During bleaching events, people are quick to point the finger at different causes, including sunscreen.
Environment
Mar 28, 2022
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Big trees play an outsized role in old-growth forests—from offering fire resistance to producing strong genetic offspring, big trees give forests multiple ecological advantages. New research gives managers yet another reason ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 15, 2022
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The annual Black History month school assemblies is fading away with February. The 2022 theme picked by the Canadian government for Black History Month, "February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day," ...
Social Sciences
Mar 1, 2022
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Studies have shown that being in a hot environment reduces cognitive performance, whereas a brief walk enhances cognition. But what happens when you go for a brief walk on a hot summer's day, as so many students and office ...
Economics & Business
Feb 28, 2022
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Since the late 1940s, watching TV has been a popular American pastime. Television entertains us, educates us and helps shape our views of the world.
Social Sciences
Feb 22, 2022
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A team of researchers affiliated with institutions in the U.S., Mexico and Australia has found evidence of humpback whales traveling thousands of miles to mate. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, they ...
A new, Yale-led study suggests the 21st century will see an expansion of hurricanes and typhoons into mid-latitude regions, which includes major cities such as New York, Boston, Beijing, and Tokyo.
Earth Sciences
Jan 3, 2022
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More hurricanes are likely to slam Connecticut and the region as the planet continues warming due to greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study led by Yale University researchers.
Environment
Dec 30, 2021
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In the summer months, sea ice from the Arctic drifts through Fram Strait into the Atlantic. Thanks to meltwater, a stable layer forms around the drifting ice atop the salty seawater, producing significant effects on biological ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2021
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