Large parts of the country, particularly in the South, have been experiencing extreme heat waves recently, with the heat index well into triple digits.
Earth Sciences
Jul 26, 2023
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While massive heatwaves are affecting southern Europe, China, the US and many other places, it's rainy and not particularly warm in the UK. But that doesn't mean there's no risk of intense heat: on this exact week last year, ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 24, 2023
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Viruses in man-made environments cause public health concerns, but they are generally less studied than bacteria. A recent study led by environmental scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) provided the first ...
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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The impact of climate change on Ireland's nature is outlined in new research by University College Cork (UCC). Rare native plant species will go extinct and non-native sika deer will increase across Ireland, the researchers ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 6, 2023
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Northwestern scientists have conducted a new study to see if living near green spaces, like parks and areas with a lot of plants, can affect how our bodies age and contribute to overall healthy aging.
Social Sciences
Jul 3, 2023
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Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts, a new study from the University of Sheffield suggests.
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2023
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Jovan Aigbekaen was stuck in Friday afternoon rush hour traffic on Route 1 in New Jersey. For most drivers, this would have been a frustrating, if familiar, inconvenience. But for Aigbekaen, it was a chance to grab some data.
Environment
May 30, 2023
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What if you could grow fresh food where it is most needed, cost-effectively reduce heat-related deaths, and create green space for the local community? What if you could also reduce flooding and help mitigate climate change? ...
Ecology
May 24, 2023
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Urban green spaces provide innumerable benefits for surrounding communities. They are places to enjoy nature, exercise, and gather. Green spaces are also vital for combating urban heat island impacts, they help clean the ...
Environment
May 18, 2023
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A wide range of plant species is essential to our Earth because of the different materials and foods these plants provide. But plant diversity has decreased drastically in recent decades. Ph.D. candidate Kaixuan Pan explains ...
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2023
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