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The study may provide new insight into how tropical cyclones develop that can strengthen into hurricanes.

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08-07-2020

Climate system in Asia influences hurricanes in the Atlantic

Scientists at the University of Iowa have identified a link between hurricanes in the Atlantic...

Environment top stories

04-09-2020

Brutal coral bleaching event strikes the Great Barrier Reef

04-08-2020

Rising temperatures will cause devastating biodiversity losses

When raised on marine algae grown in acidic water, Hippolyte inermis shrimp do not undergo the necessary sex change that is pertinent to their reproductive cycle.

04-06-2020

Ocean acidification impairs shrimp’s ability to change sex

Researchers have found about 4 million children worldwide develop asthma each year as a result of inhaling traffic-caused nitrogen dioxide air pollution.

04-06-2020

Millions of children develop asthma from air pollution

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Methanotrophic bacteria are known for their incredible ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into fuel.

03-29-2020

How bacteria can convert methane into a sustainable fuel

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Without increased investment in resilient infrastructure along the coast, the annual damage caused by flooding could skyrocket.

03-25-2020 Lifestyle

Europe needs major coastal overhaul to avoid disastrous flooding

Two studies from the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)...

Greening lakes that are plagued with algae can and will cause an increase of methane in the atmosphere from 30% to 90% within the next 100 years.

03-23-2020 Environment

When lakes ‘go green’ it’s bad news for the environment

According to a study released by the United States Environmental...

Based on the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day, diets that are environmentally friendly are also healthier.

03-21-2020 Lifestyle

Diets that are better for the environment are also healthier

Based on the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000...

Research from the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah found that air pollution increases the risk of miscarriage.

03-21-2020 Lifestyle

Air pollution increases the risk of miscarriage as much as smoking

Air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease...

A geoscientist at Virginia Tech has found that the history of the Yellowstone supervolcano is much different than what has been assumed.

03-20-2020 Environment

Magma is not the driving force behind Yellowstone’s supervolcano

The force behind Yellowstone’s supervolcano has been long debated, with...

Science top stories

08-06-2020 Science

Widespread decline in quality of life among COVID-19 survivors

A new study from the University of Leeds is providing the...

It turns out that the annual economic contribution of seabird poop, also known as guano, exceeds one billion dollars.

08-06-2020 Science

Economic value of seabird poop exceeds $1 billion annually

In an effort to emphasize the valuable ecological role of...

08-05-2020 Science

Scientists are transforming CO2 into liquid fuel

A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of...

08-05-2020 Science

West Nile outbreaks may become common in southern California

In a new study from UC Berkeley, experts have found...

08-05-2020 Science

Organisms beneath the seafloor barely need energy for life

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has...

Excess weight restricts cerebral blood flow and slows down activity in essentially every region of the brain, according to research published by IOS Press.

08-05-2020 Science

Body weight impacts cerebral blood flow and brain function

Excess weight restricts cerebral blood flow and slows down activity...

Land use changes worldwide are increasing the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks like COVID-19, according to a new study from University College London.

08-05-2020 Science

Land use changes increase risk of diseases like COVID-19

Land use changes worldwide are increasing the risk of zoonotic...

A new study from the British Antarctic Survey reports that scientists have discovered 11 new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica using satellite mapping technology.

08-04-2020 Science

Satellite images reveal 11 new emperor penguin colonies

A new study from the British Antarctic Survey reports that...

Animals top stories

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04-09-2020

Oxpeckers alert black rhinos to the presence of humans

Red-billed oxpeckers protect black rhinos by calling out an alarm signal when humans are nearby....

04-08-2020 Science

Ancient ostrich egg trade was surprisingly complex

Experts are unraveling the mystery surrounding the ancient trade of...

04-07-2020 Animals

Innovative birds have an evolutionary advantage

Birds with innovative foraging strategies have a better chance of...

04-06-2020 Environment

Ocean acidification impairs shrimp’s ability to change sex

A team of researchers from the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn...

03-31-2020 Animals

Female mammals live longer than males in the wild

A study focused on wild mammals has revealed that females...

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Coral reef fish communities that are exposed to heat are much less diverse and abundant compared to fish in nearby reefs with less extreme temperatures.

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Climate extremes make reef fish less diverse and productive

Coral reef fish communities that are exposed to heat are much less diverse and abundant compared to fish in nearby reefs with less extreme temperatures. An international team of researchers …