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28 U.S. Cities Are Sinking – But One Is Sinking at an Alarming Rate

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A new alarming report reveals that 28 U.S. cities are sinking, showing signs of geological subsidence that could affect buildings and infrastructure sooner than expected. While some of this is natural, 80% is the direct result of human activity. Satellite Measurements Reveal Land Shifts Across U.S. Cities A large team of researchers, including geoscientists from […]

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Study Finds the Wealthiest 10% Account for Two-Thirds of Global Warming

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Researchers stated on Wednesday that the wealthiest 10 percent of people worldwide are accountable for two-thirds of global warming since 1990. They reported that the consumption and investment patterns of the wealthy have significantly heightened the risk of lethal heatwaves and droughts, in the first study to measure the effect of concentrated private wealth on

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Which is Better for Reducing Food Waste: Nutrition or Sustainability?

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Recent research has examined whether food waste is more effectively reduced by consumers motivated by sustainability or those focused on nutrition and health. The study’s surprising results emphasize the importance of reevaluating our strategies for tackling food waste. Dr. Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, lead author of the study, said, “Consumers aware of sustainability tend to

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New Study Finds Climate Change Is Top Threat To Endangered Species

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The authors of a BioScience article highlight that climate change has emerged as the leading threat to ESA-listed species, surpassing other causes of biodiversity loss for the first time. Talia E. Niederman and her team at Defenders of Wildlife analyzed species threats using ESA listings, IUCN assessments, and new climate sensitivity evaluations. In fact, a

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Innovative Supplement Offers New Hope for Malnourished Beehives

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

Beekeepers across various regions are facing growing challenges as their honeybee colonies struggle to gather enough pollen to stay healthy. To help combat this issue, researchers have developed a new dietary supplement being likened to “a PowerBar for bees.” The Pollen Shortage Problem Under normal conditions, honeybees in managed hives rely on pollen collected from

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The Urgency of Climate Overshoot: Exceeding 1.5°C Is Almost Inevitable

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Despite global climate goals aiming to limit warming to 1.5°C, recent data shows that this threshold is rapidly approaching. With emissions still on the rise, the planet is now edging closer to 1.4°C of warming, making a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C target highly likely. In response, a growing conversation is emerging among scientists, policymakers,

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Origins of Earth’s Water May Not Be as Complicated as We Thought

Environmental Science, Planetary Science /

Planetary scientists have long believed that Earth’s water came from external sources, such as hydrogen-rich rocks and comets, which arrived after the planet formed, given the apparent lack of moisture in the early building blocks of Earth. New Research Challenges the Conventional Theory However, a recent study by researchers from the University of Oxford and

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Old Wind Turbine Blades Recycled Into Stronger Plastics

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Recycling massive wind turbine blades challenges researchers because they use ultra-durable materials designed to withstand harsh conditions for decades.However, researchers at Washington State University have developed a smart way to take advantage of these properties and turn discarded blades into tough, long-lasting plastics—without using harsh chemicals. Difficulty in Breaking Down Reinforced Material The main difficulty

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Earth AI’s Algorithms Discovered Critical Minerals in Overlooked Locations

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Last summer, mining startup KoBold made headlines with its discovery of one of the largest copper deposits in over a decade in Zambia. Earth AI uncovers overlooked mineral deposits in Australia, showcasing AI’s growing role in modern mineral exploration Now, another startup, Earth AI, has exclusively revealed to TechCrunch its own significant find—promising deposits of

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Onion-skin Dye May Find Use In Greener UV-Protected Solar Cells

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Solar cells frequently encounter high levels of harmful ultraviolet light because they capture the maximum possible sunlight.A new eco-friendly coating could protect them from these UV rays, using its active ingredient extracted from onion skin. Currently, manufacturers apply clear films made from petroleum-based materials to the surface of solar cells for UV protection.However, the extraction

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