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NASA Monitors Endangered Species with Advanced Satellites

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By directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites. Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly susceptible […]

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Autonomous Sea Cleaner also Fights Invasive Plants

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Clear Robotics is broadening its array of self-operating marine garbage collectors. The Class 3 vessel offers increased onboard storage and the potential to tow barges, enabling extended cleanup operations. Additionally, it’s engineered to address invasive weeds. Two Hong Kong University graduates created Clearbot, a robotic vessel to ease the task of removing floating debris from

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US Government Supports Carbon Credit Industry’s Self-Reform Efforts

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The US government is aiming to support carbon offsets by endorsing industry-led efforts to reform a market that has faced increasing criticism. The Biden administration has introduced a set of principles to define “high-integrity” carbon credits, emphasizing their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and attracting significant private capital for climate change mitigation. A 12-page

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Wheat Gene Discovery Could Boost Yields and Climate Resilience

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Scientists have uncovered new insights into the role of a well-known wheat gene, Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1), which affects wheat yield. This knowledge could enhance farm productivity and help wheat crops adapt to changing climates in major grain-growing areas. Ppd-1 is commonly used by breeders to ensure that wheat flowers and sets grain earlier in the season,

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Impending Crisis: By 2100, 66% of the Global Population to Face Water Scarcity

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A new study anticipates a worsening global water scarcity scenario, projecting that by 2100, as much as 66% of the population could be impacted, particularly in regions of the Global South. This highlights the urgent necessity to address both the quantity and quality of water in forthcoming water management strategies. Conducted by researchers at Utrecht

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Protein-Fortified Microalgae Gets a Nutritional Lift from an Unexpected Source

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In the pursuit of eco-friendly protein sources surpassing traditional livestock, insects and microalgae emerge as leading contenders. Recently, scientists have developed a technique that utilizes waste from insects as nourishment for microalgae. The United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization highlights that meat production contributes to roughly 14.5% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions primarily

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The Largest Antarctic Ice Shelf is Acting Unusually

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In Antarctica, massive glaciers are constantly shifting, with ice streams acting like conveyor belts that transport most of the ice and sediment debris from these glaciers to the ocean. According to new research from Washington University in St. Louis, one such ice stream displaces the entire Ross Ice Shelf at least once daily. This is

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Extreme Temperatures Raise Stroke Death Risk in Low-Income Countries

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Extreme temperatures raise stroke death risk in low-income countries. Both extreme heat and cold are linked to higher death rates from ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as found in a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The connection between extreme temperatures and stroke deaths was more pronounced in low-income countries compared to

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