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03-28-2024
Strongest ocean current on Earth is speeding up and causing problems
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the most powerful current on Earth, encircling Antarctica and influencing the global climate. Over the last few decades, observations show that it has been speeding up. Experts were uncertain whether this was a result of human-caused warming or a natural pattern. However, scientists have discovered that this oceanic powerhouse is getting even stronger. What does this mean for our planet's future? Ocean depths An international team of researchers embarked on a daring expedition to remote, turbulent waters. The goal was to...
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05-23-2018
One invasive pest species can alter an entire ecosystem
A new long term study has demonstrated how a seemingly...
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05-23-2018
Humans account for a very tiny percent of all life on Earth
In the first study of its kind, researchers have measured...
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05-22-2018
New threats to air quality as Kilauea volcano continues to erupt
After nearly 3 weeks of unpredictable behavior, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano...
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05-22-2018
Human activity may be causing cancer in the the animal kingdom
Human activity may be causing cancer in the the animal...
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05-22-2018
African Parks transports animals to boost endangered populations
In what the Washington Post refers to as “a modern-day...
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05-22-2018
Closing coal, oil power plants improves fertility, infant health
Coal- and oil-fired power plants are known to cause environmental...
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05-22-2018
Soil microbes communicate and battle with chemical attacks
A handful of soil contains millions of bacteria and fungi,...
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05-22-2018
Plastic pebbles washing up on beaches around the world
Hundreds of plastic pebbles have been found on beaches across...
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05-21-2018
Mediterranean diet helps battle health effects of air pollution
The Mediterranean diet consists of a high volume of fruits,...
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05-21-2018
Modern transportation distorts how we see the world around us
In 1947, the first Qantas Airlines “Kangaroo route” from Perth,...
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05-20-2018
Early ozone exposure raises the risk of asthma
A Canadian study has uncovered another link between air pollution...
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05-20-2018
Is electromagnetic radiation from WiFi threatening wildlife?
Global communication systems, from 3G and 4G networks to to...
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