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03-27-2024
Microplastics have infiltrated archaeological soil samples
Researchers have unveiled the presence of microplastics in archaeological soil samples, challenging long-held perceptions about the purity of ancient deposits. This disconcerting discovery, made by a collaborative effort between the universities of York and Hull, alongside York Archaeology, links environmental pollution directly to archaeological preservation. Microplastics are everywhere Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments, measuring from one-thousandth of a millimeter to 5mm. They stem from a variety of sources, such as the disintegration of larger plastic items and resin pellets from manufacturing processes. Initially, microplastics were believed to...
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12-21-2020
Current food production methods threaten thousands of species
The global food production system must be changed to prevent...
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12-20-2020
Disturbed Indonesian forests are highly flammable
A new study led by Swansea University highlights the destructive...
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12-20-2020
Wine grapes in dry regions have a strategy to conserve water
In the near future, climate change is expected to make...
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12-18-2020
Mysterious and deadly dolphin disease has been linked to climate change
Scientists have discovered that a deadly skin disease affecting dolphins...
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12-18-2020
Plants are losing their ability to help mitigate climate change
Terrestrial ecosystems are gradually losing their ability to help mitigate...
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12-18-2020
Study identifies the cascading effects of fertilizer pollution
In a new study from NC State, researchers are describing...
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12-17-2020
Plant diversity is declining at a steady rate across Germany
Researchers at the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research have...
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12-17-2020
How will ocean anoxic zones interact with climate change?
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have investigated the dynamics of...
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12-17-2020
Babbler birds are shifting their behavior in the wrong direction
Many animals could successfully adapt to changing environmental conditions, especially...
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12-17-2020
People value nature more during COVID-19 pandemic
People value nature more during COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic...
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12-16-2020
The value of renewable energy depends on the location
The environmental benefits of renewable energy vary significantly from place...
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12-16-2020
When the dinosaurs vanished, forests expanded and thrived
Forests were expanding and thriving during the disappearance of dinosaurs...
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