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February 27, 2025
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Feb. 26, 2025 — Although preventing all the consequences of climate change is now impossible, we can adopt policies to mitigate its impact. In a set of policy recommendations, researchers examine the development of ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — A study has revealed possible links between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — The south-western Baltic Sea has about 3,000 kilograms of dissolved toxic chemicals released from unexploded ordnance, according to a new study. The substances were detected in almost all water samples taken in 2017 and 2018, with particularly high ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at disabilities affecting memory and thinking, mobility and ...
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Feb. 25, 2025 — Grouting is a widely used construction technique that involves injecting stabilizing materials into soil to ensure structural stability, which is ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — Researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks. Researchers tested different types of tea, ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — Each summer, more and more lake beaches are forced to close due to toxic algae blooms. While climate change is often blamed, new research suggests a more complex story: climate interacts with human ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — New research uncovers the survival strategy juvenile Chinook salmon adopt to migrate to the ocean, providing insight on how to conserve the threatened ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — It is no strange sight to see icebergs break off of the Antarctic ice cap and drift away, like the gigantic sheet of ice that is currently heading ...
Feb. 24, 2025 — New analysis of ancient fossilized rocks known as stromatolites, preserved in southern Zimbabwe, suggests strong links to hydrothermal nutrient ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Nitrogen is essential for all life on Earth. In the global oceans, however, this element is scarce, and nitrogen availability is therefore critical for the growth of marine life. Some bacteria found ...
Feb. 21, 2025 — Agricultural fertilizers are critical for feeding the world's population, restoring soil fertility and sustaining crops. Excessive and inefficient use of those resources can present an environmental ...
Feb. 21, 2025 — Scientists outline the urgency to better identify the significant damage sand extraction across the world heaps upon marine ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — Research on the vanishing coastlines of Alexandria, Egypt, offers nature-based solutions for protecting coastal cities globally, including those in ...
Earlier Headlines
Feb. 20, 2025 — Researchers have succeeded in establishing a method for producing recycled liquid fertilizer that contains high concentrations of ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Researchers present a global assessment of ice loss since the beginning of the millennium. In a global comparison, the glaciers in the Alps and Pyrenees are melting the ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. The mussel and crustacean species studied were able to adapt to disturbed environments, ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Arctic glaciers are leaking significant amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Glacial melt rivers and groundwater springs are transporting large volumes of methane from beneath the ice to the ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — New research has emerged on the development of a novel membrane distillation system and an adsorbent (a substance that can trap chemicals on its surface) for the removal of hazardous perfluoroalkyl ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say ...
Feb. 18, 2025 — Researchers tested a strategy for developing single-atom catalysts that may help us develop more efficient methods for water ...
Feb. 18, 2025 — Researchers developed a new system for turning used coffee grounds into a paste, which they use to 3D print objects, such as packing materials and a vase. They inoculate the paste with Reishi ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, new studies ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — In the race to combat global climate change, much attention has been given to natural 'carbon sinks:' those primarily terrestrial areas of the globe that absorb and sequester more carbon ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A study gives possible insight into the underprediction of sea ice depletion and the formation of Arctic cyclones. The study could lead to more accurate weather and climate models and better ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers developed a method to recycle all parts of a solar cell repeatedly without environmentally hazardous solvents. The recycled solar cell has the same efficiency as the original one. The ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A comprehensive assessment sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Volatile organic compounds (VOC), usually associated with poor indoor air, were discovered in Finland in a borehole more than two kilometres deep. Previously, groundwater dating back tens of millions ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Researchers have generated the first dataset of water flow beneath the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which will lead to more accurate projections of sea level rise. The team modeled Antarctica's ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — Kelp is being negatively impacted by climate change. Warming ocean temperatures have led to shorter growing and harvesting seasons, including for sugar kelp, one of the most commonly farmed kelp ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — Researchers have designed an alternative, autonomous observational method to monitor the Arctic's melting ice, which holds promise for improving the autonomy of marine vehicles, aiding in ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study shows that -- after more than two decades -- biodiversity growth has stalled in restored Danish ...
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Global Retreat of Glaciers Has Strongly Accelerated
- Urban Environments Promote Adaptation to Multiple Stressors
- New Environmentally-Friendly Mortar Reduces Heat Loss
- 'Glacial Fracking': A Hidden Source of Arctic Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Novel Carbon-Based Materials to Remove Hazardous 'forever Chemicals' In Water
- Biodiversity in England's Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Using a Data-Driven Approach to Synthesize Single-Atom Catalysts That Can Purify Water
- Coffee Grounds and Reishi Mushroom Spores Can Be 3D Printed Into a Compostable Alternative to Plastics
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air to Make Sustainable Fuel
- Research Uses AI to Make Infrastructure More Resilient, Sustainable
- New England's Salt Marshes Store 10 Million Cars' Worth of Carbon -- And Add Another 15,000-Worth Every Year
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Arctic Cyclones Could Be Missing Link in Sea Ice Depletion Models
- The Next-Generation Solar Cell Is Fully Recyclable
- Research Finds That Certain Packaging Materials Can Show 70% Lower Emissions Than Alternatives
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Outokumpu's Bedrock Reveals a Smelly Surprise
- Model of Antarctica's Water Enhances Sea Level Forecasts
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Scientists Identify Heat-Resistant Kelp Strain
- New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic's Melting Ice
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid Attracting Killer Whales by Singing Too Low to Be Heard
- Large Differences in Water-Seeking Ability Found in U.S. Corn Varieties
- How Life's Building Blocks Took Shape on Early Earth: The Limits of Membraneless Polyester Protocell Formation
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Meteorite Discovery Challenges Long-Held Theories on Earth's Missing Elements
- Stormwater Pollution Sucked Up by Specialized Sponge
- Plant Power: A New Method to Model How Plants Move Water Globally
- Researchers Discover Simple Solution to Break Down Forever Chemicals
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Climate Change Is Overhauling Marine Nutrient Cycles
- Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Biosensor for Rare Earth Element Detection
- Discovery of Water Droplet Freezing Bridges Atmospheric Science, Climate Solutions
Monday, February 3, 2025
- Study Examines How African Farmers Are Adapting to Mountain Climate Change
- Life-Bearing Water Arrived on Earth Later Rather Than Sooner
- Global Groundwater Sulfate Distribution Map Uncovers Public Health Risks for 17 Million People
- Tiny Copper 'flowers' Bloom on Artificial Leaves for Clean Fuel Production
- Temperature, Rainfall and Tides Speed Glacier Flow on a Daily Basis
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Cuts Emissions and Strengthens Supply Chain
- How Does the Atmosphere Affect Ocean Weather?
- Carbon Capture from Constructed Wetlands Declines as They Age
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Groundwater in Arctic Is Delivering More Carbon Into the Ocean Than Was Previously Known
- Earth Scientists Study Sikkim Flood in India to Help Others Prepare for Similar Disasters
- Sharks and Rays Benefit from Global Warming, but Not from CO2 in the Oceans
- Walk Like a ... Gecko? Animal Footpads Inspire a Polymer That Sticks to Ice
- Wildfire Smoke Can Carry Toxins Hundreds of Kilometers, Depositing Grime on Urban Structures, Surfaces
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Bad Hair Bears! Greasy Hair Gives Polar Bears Fur With Anti-Icing Properties
- A Window Into the Future of Amazonia
- Optical Fiber Sensor Provides Simple and Sensitive Detection of Arsenic in Drinking Water
- Study Reveals How Microbes Help Detoxify Our Atmosphere
- Discovery of a Unique Drainage and Irrigation System That Gave Way to the 'Neolithic Revolution' In the Amazon
- Research Contrasts Drought Sensitivity of Eurasian and North American Grasslands
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Ocean-Surface Warming Four Times Faster Now Than Late-1980s
- Antarctic Ice Sheet Faces 'death by a Thousand Cuts'
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Floating Solar Increases Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Small Ponds
- How Animal Poop Helps Ecosystems Adapt to Climate Change
- Unraveling the Connection Between Canadian Wildfires and Arctic Ice Clouds
- New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Coastal Waters: An Underestimated Source of Methane
- More Acidic Oceans May Affect the Sex of Oysters
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Here's What's Causing the Great Salt Lake to Shrink
- Extreme Climate Pushed Thousands of Lakes in West Greenland 'across a Tipping Point,' Study Finds
- New Evidence Suggests Megaflood Refilled the Mediterranean Sea Five Million Years Ago
- We Can Make Fertilizer More Efficiently Under the Surface of the Earth
- The Importance of Eco-Friendly Sensors in Global Food Supply
- New Water Purification Technology Helps Turn Seawater Into Drinking Water Without Tons of Chemicals
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Research on Past Hurricanes Aims to Reduce Future Risk
- Researcher Studies the Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- The Megadroughts Are Upon Us
- How Climate Change May Alter Hydrology of Grassland Ecosystems
- The Ins and Outs of Quinone Carbon Capture
- Thawing Permafrost Threatens Up to Three Million People in Arctic Regions
- How Satellite Imagery Can Help Monitor Dangerous Lakes Formed by Glacier Surges Near High-Mountain Communities
- Biochar Reduces the Risks of DDT-Contaminated Soil
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- New Research Helps Eliminate Dead Zones in Desalination Technology and Beyond
- Nord Stream Methane Spread Across the Southern Baltic Sea
- Critical Ocean Current Has Not Declined in the Last 60 Years
- Calls to Curb Invasive Species Spread Via Untreated Water Transfer
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Beach Guardians: How Hidden Microbes Protect Coastal Waters in a Changing Climate
- Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy Goals
- Hiroshima Flooding: A Case Study of Well Usage and Adaptive Governance
- Direct Discharge Electrical Pulses for Carbon Fiber Recycling
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Wind Turbines Impair the Access of Bats to Water Bodies in Agricultural Landscapes
- To Mitigate Impact of Wildfires on Communities' Water, Report Fills Gaps in Guidance to Public Drinking Water System Staff
- Atop the Oregon Cascades, Team Finds a Huge Buried Aquifer
Friday, January 10, 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Rapid Return of Water from Ground to Atmosphere Through Plants
- Researchers Use Lab Data to Rewrite Equation for Deformation, Flow of Watery Glacier Ice
- Floods, Droughts, Then Fires: Hydroclimate Whiplash Is Speeding Up Globally
- A Sustainable Development Goal for Space?
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Climate Change Linked With Worse HIV Prevention and Care
- Study Identifies Coastal Black Pine Trees Resistant to Tsunamis and Strong Winds
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- New Research Reveals Groundwater Pathways Across Continent
- Reducing Irrigation for Livestock Feed Crops Is Needed to Save Great Salt Lake, Study Argues
- Method Can Detect Harmful Salts Forming in Nuclear Waste Melters
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Microplastics Widespread in Seafood People Eat
- How We Classify Flood Risk May Give Developers, Home Buyers a False Sense of Security
- U.S. Corn Belt: Intensive Farming and Shallow Groundwater Affect Precipitation Patterns
- Climate Extremes in 2024 'wreaking Havoc' On the Global Water Cycle
- Floods Linked to Rise in US Deaths from Several Major Causes