Water Scarcity
Water scarcity is defined as a scarcity of freshwater resources to meet standard water demand. It refers to a situation in which the demand for…
Environment
With Predictions that could Enhance Proactive Response, Climate Science is Catching up to Climate Change
Extreme weather conditions like drought and flooding are examples of how climate change is being felt in Africa. It has been possible to predict and…
A Study Reveals that Global Cooling Caused the Diversity of Orchid Species
Climate changes, including both warming and cooling phases, have historically shaped the evolution and distribution of species, including orchids. Orchids are a complex collection of…
Deep-Sea Mining Operations Cause Marine Animals to Leave Areas Both Inside and Outside
Deep-sea mining refers to the extraction of valuable minerals and resources from the seabed in depths ranging from hundreds to thousands of meters below the…
Following a Marine Heatwave that Spreads Across the Pacific, Several Ecosystems are in Hot Water
Rising water temperatures are sweeping the world’s oceans, shattering records and posing a threat to marine life. Periods of abrupt ocean warming, in contrast to…
Plastic that Self-heals becomes Biodegradable
When subjected to particular conditions, such as heat, light, or other external stimuli, self-healing plastics have the potential to mend damage or cracks naturally. Chemists…
Giant Viruses With “Unimaginable” Properties Found in Massachusetts Soil
An “astounding” and “unexpected” array of enormous virus-like particles have been discovered in the soil of Harvard Forest, Massachusetts. They are not only unusually enormous…
The Public Favors Hydrogen and Biofuels for Decarbonizing Global Shipping
The shipping industry contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and governments, environmental organizations, and the general public have increased pressure to develop sustainable and low-carbon…
Toxic Heavy Metal
A toxic heavy metal is any relatively dense metal or metalloid with a high potential for toxicity, particularly in environmental circumstances. It refers to a…
Ancient Climatic Change explains the Disappearance of South African Lakes
New evidence indicating the presence of ancient lakes in some of South Africa’s most dry locations implies that Stone Age humans were more widespread than…
As it Sinks into the Sea, Plastic can Float Far from its Starting Point
Plastic waste that has been discarded or is drifting in the ocean can build up on the water’s surface and create floating islands of trash.…
How the Interaction of Life and Geology Created the Earth’s Nutrient-Rich Crust
Aquatic life in the oceans swiftly evolved 500 million years ago. In terms of geology, life evolved from simple, soft-bodied critters to complex multicellular organisms…
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