Extreme Heat affects Dairy Output – Small Farms are more Vulnerable
Environment

Extreme 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.…
Lactic Acid Bacteria can Boost Plant-based Dairy Replacements
Biology

Lactic 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…
Loss of Forest Carbon Stores may put Climate Targets out of reach
Environment

Loss 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…
A Drone Experiment shows how Greenland’s Ice Sheet is Evolving
Environment

A 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…
Surprising Amount of Environmental Contaminants in Hedgehogs
Environment

Surprising 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…
Reduced Arctic Sea Ice may impact Worldwide Ocean Circulation
Environment

Reduced 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…
A Study Found that Rocky Mountain Snow is Polluted
Environment

A 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.…
Carbon Capture Technique produces Clean Fuel from the Air
Chemistry

Carbon 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…
Wildfire Smoke Exposure is related with Worsened Mental Health Issues
Psychology

Wildfire 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…
Human Activity is the Reason why inland Waters are losing Oxygen
Environment

Human 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’…
Found to be the Oldest impact Crater in the World, this Rewrites Earth’s Ancient Past
Geography

Found 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…
For Coral Restoration and Survival Initiatives, Water Quality and Coral Diseases are Crucial
Environment

For 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…
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