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Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys are Already Bleaching, According to Scientists, as Sea Temperatures Reach Record Highs
Environment

Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys are Already Bleaching, According to Scientists, as Sea Temperatures Reach Record Highs

Coral reefs are diverse marine ecosystems formed primarily by colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps. These polyps belong to the phylum Cnidaria, and they…
Plasticulture
Agriculture

Plasticulture

The practice of using plastic materials in agricultural applications is referred to as plasticulture. The plastic materials themselves are referred to as “ag plastics” informally…
Recycling to Address the Urgent Problem of Plastic Waste
Environment

Recycling to Address the Urgent Problem of Plastic Waste

Recycling is still important in addressing the plastic problem. These obstacles to recycling can be overcome by purchasing products made of recycled materials, educating ourselves…
A Complete Late Miocene Plant from Eurasia may be Reconstructed Thanks to a Beautifully Preserved Fossil Forest from Japan
Zoology

A Complete Late Miocene Plant from Eurasia may be Reconstructed Thanks to a Beautifully Preserved Fossil Forest from Japan

A preserved fossil forest, also known as a petrified forest, is a geological phenomenon where ancient trees or forests have been turned into stone through…
Geological ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for Metal Ore Deposit Formation is Found, According to Scientists
Geographic Minerals

Geological ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for Metal Ore Deposit Formation is Found, According to Scientists

The passage of key metals from the Earth’s mantle to its crust has been explained by scientists as taking place through a specific mechanism. The…
Investing in Nature Increases Equity and Boosts the Economy
Economics

Investing in Nature Increases Equity and Boosts the Economy

Investing in nature can result in a variety of benefits, including increased equity and a boost to the economy. According to a new study, current…
‘Green Economy’ Transition Requires the Discovery of Mineral Deposits, Helped by a New Toolkit
Geographic Minerals

‘Green Economy’ Transition Requires the Discovery of Mineral Deposits, Helped by a New Toolkit

In order to find the mineral reserves that are essential to our transition to a “green economy,” scientists have created a new toolbox. A study…
Analysis of Seismic Noise May Aid in Monitoring Potential Risks in an Active Mine
Geographic Minerals

Analysis of Seismic Noise May Aid in Monitoring Potential Risks in an Active Mine

When heavy machinery is operating and induced seismicity is present, an active underground mine can be a seismically active location. Researchers have now shown how…
The Milky Way was First Ever Glimpsed Through the Lens of Neutrino Particles
Astronomy

The Milky Way was First Ever Glimpsed Through the Lens of Neutrino Particles

We have now seen the Milky Way galaxy through the lens of neutrinos thanks to data gathered by an observatory in Antarctica. It’s the first…
Researchers Have Discovered a Crucial Role for Lactate in the Formation of Brain Cells
Biology

Researchers Have Discovered a Crucial Role for Lactate in the Formation of Brain Cells

Neuronal differentiation is the process through which neural stem cells transform into specific types of neurons, as found by researchers at Tohoku University. They also…
Study Heralds a New Age of Programmable, Environmentally Friendly Bioelectronics
Biology

Study Heralds a New Age of Programmable, Environmentally Friendly Bioelectronics

A new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors are now possible because to the development of a special microscopic toolbox of “green” adjustable electrical components.…
Luminescent Solar Concentrator
Technology

Luminescent Solar Concentrator

A luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) is a device that concentrates radiation, specifically solar radiation, in order to generate electricity. It is a device used to…
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