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Ancient Frozen Lake Preserves a Time Capsule From Millions of Years Ago

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Beneath Antarctica’s Lake Enigma, a hidden freshwater ecosystem has been sealed under 30 feet (9 meters) of ice for up to 14 million years. Led by Italian scientists, researchers used radar and advanced, contamination-free drilling methods to access and study this ancient, isolated biome. Analysis shows Lake Enigma hosts a phylogenetically diverse, high-biomass microbial ecosystem […]

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The Shifting Borders Phenomenon Redefining Country Shapes

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When the Swiss and Italian governments collaborated last year to redraw their shared alpine borders, the retreat of glaciers brought a growing global challenge into sharp focus: how to manage shifting borders defined by natural landmarks. This issue is expected to affect many nations as environmental changes continue to reshape the landscape. Fortunately, the process

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7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Prompting Tsunami Warnings

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7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks within three hours, ranging from 2.5 to 4.7

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Innovative tech harnesses cyborg mollusks to detect water pollution.

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Scientists have developed a commercial water-quality monitoring system, molluSCAN-eye, which uses live, electronically enhanced mollusks to detect pollution. Filter-feeding mollusks like oysters and mussels naturally respond to pollutants by altering how they open their shells, making them ideal sensors. Each molluSCAN-eye unit houses 16 mollusks in a cage submerged at monitoring sites such as ports,

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An Expert Discusses the True Impact of Microplastics on Human Health

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It’s well-known that enjoying a tasty fish fillet or a seafood platter provides essential nutrients like omega-3s and vitamin D. However, these meals often come with an unwelcome side: numerous micro- and nano-plastics. Plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters find their way into oceans through human waste, infiltrating the food chain. An Ifremer study estimates

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Air Fryers Found to Be the Least Polluting Cooking Method

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Air fryers emit significantly less indoor air pollution than other cooking methods, such as pan and deep frying, according to a new study. While cooking is a major source of indoor air pollution, much of the research has focused on air fryers’ energy efficiency, leaving their environmental benefits less explored. Since most people spend over

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Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Rise Once More in 2024

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high in 2024, according to the latest research from the Global Carbon Project. Fossil CO2 emissions are projected to reach 37.4 billion tonnes, a 0.8% increase from 2023. Despite the urgent need to cut emissions to combat climate change, researchers say there is no sign yet

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Oceans release more sulfur and cool the climate more than expected.

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Researchers have, for the first time, measured global emissions of a sulfur gas from marine life, showing it cools the climate more than previously believed, particularly over the Southern Ocean. A study published in Science Advances reveals that oceans not only absorb and redistribute solar heat but also emit gases that create particles with immediate

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Is There Enough Land to Fight Climate Change and Feed the World?

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Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is a challenging task. Reaching this target will require not only a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities but also a major reorganization of land use to support these efforts and maintain the biosphere, including human populations. More land will be necessary to meet the rising demand

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