EnvironmentExtreme Heat affects Dairy Output – Small Farms are more Vulnerable Livestock agriculture is bearing the cost of extreme weather events. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how heat stress affects U.S.…
BiologyLactic Acid Bacteria can Boost Plant-based Dairy Replacements A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavour and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have…
EnvironmentLoss of Forest Carbon Stores may put Climate Targets out of reach In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO2 annually – about a fifth of all human emissions – but their carbon storage is…
EnvironmentA Drone Experiment shows how Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Evolving For the first time, researchers have collected detailed measurements of water vapor high above the surface of the Greenland ice sheet. Their research, aided by…
EnvironmentSurprising Amount of Environmental Contaminants in Hedgehogs Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at Lund University in Sweden found when they…
EnvironmentReduced Arctic Sea Ice may impact Worldwide Ocean Circulation One of the ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean is at risk of disappearing this century because of climate change, according to a new joint…
EnvironmentA Study Found that Rocky Mountain Snow is Polluted Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season.…
ChemistryCarbon Capture Technique produces Clean Fuel from the Air A unique carbon capture technology developed by researchers at the University of Surrey could offer a more cost-effective way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from…
PsychologyWildfire Smoke Exposure is related with Worsened Mental Health Issues Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to…
EnvironmentHuman Activity is the Reason why inland Waters are losing Oxygen Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape – they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters ‘breathe’…
GeographyFound to be the Oldest impact Crater in the World, this Rewrites Earth’s Ancient Past Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which could significantly redefine our understanding of the origins of life and how…
EnvironmentFor Coral Restoration and Survival Initiatives, Water Quality and Coral Diseases are Crucial Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a…