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Ecology 20 hours ago

Species living closely together in symbiosis is far older and way more common than you might think

Once known only to those studying biology, the word symbiosis is now widely used. Symbiosis is the intimate relationship of different species living together. It's much more common and older than many of us might realize.

Biotechnology Apr 26, 2024

New process quickly transforms livestock manure into biochar

A technology has been developed to quickly convert livestock manure, a significant issue in animal farming, into valuable "black gold" rich in carbon within a day.

Cell & Microbiology Apr 26, 2024

Scientists discover higher levels of CO₂ increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk

A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses—namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It clearly showed keeping CO2 levels ...

Environment Apr 26, 2024

The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea

The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep.

Earth Sciences Apr 25, 2024

Did climate chaos cultivate or constrain 2023's greenery?

In the ongoing quest to track the progression of climate change, scientists frequently examine the state of our planet's vegetation—forests, grasslands, agricultural lands, and beyond.

Plants & Animals Apr 25, 2024

Scientists use 'leaf glow' to understand changing climate

New University of Minnesota research suggests "leaf glow" provides vital information on vegetation dynamics in Arctic and boreal ecosystems like Minnesota's forests and wetlands, which are among the fastest warming in the ...

Economics & Business Apr 25, 2024

Large retailers don't have smokestacks, but they generate a lot of pollution − and states are starting to regulate it

Did you receive a mail-order package this week? Carriers in the U.S. shipped 64 packages for every American in 2022, so it's quite possible.

Environment Apr 25, 2024

Solar geoengineering to cool the planet: Is it worth the risks?

When I first wrote about geoengineering in 2012 , it was considered far-fetched at best, and crazy by most. But 12 years later, while there is still controversy and considerable resistance to deploying it, respectable scientists ...

Plants & Animals Apr 25, 2024

Targeted culling of starfish found to help Great Barrier Reef maintain or increase cover

A team of marine biologists, conservationists and environmentalists affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that controlled culling of starfish can revitalize or promote regrowth of sections of the Great ...

Environment Apr 25, 2024

Biden targets fossil fuel power sector with tough new carbon rules

The United States on Thursday announced sweeping new rules requiring coal-fired plants to eliminate nearly all their carbon emissions or commit to shutting down altogether, a keystone of President Joe Biden's agenda to confront ...

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