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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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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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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On May 20th, 2024, a 380 square kilometer (~147 mi²) iceberg separated from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event, known as A-83, marks the third major iceberg calving in this area in the last four years. In 2021, the first significant event occurred when A-74 separated from the ice sheet, followed by an
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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. 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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For the first time, a large team of North American scientists has mapped Alaska’s ‘rusting’ rivers and streams, tracking 75 areas in the remote Brooks Range. These rivers have a bright, unusual hue visible even from space. Researchers from the National Park Service (NPS), US Geological Survey, University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and other
Alaska’s Colorful Rivers are Rapidly Growing, and We’ve Discovered Why Read More »
Carbon pricing systems have empirically reduced emissions by 5 to 21% in their initial years of operation. A research team has compiled findings from 17 real-world climate policies worldwide, offering a more comprehensive understanding than ever before. They employed artificial intelligence to consolidate existing surveys and made them comparable through a new calculation method. The
Major Meta-Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing Read More »
Although there’s increasing evidence suggesting that we’re experiencing unparalleled levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases, our limited historical understanding has impeded our ability to contextualize current CO2 emissions over the long term. What if we could utilize the Earth’s natural historical records to fill in these crucial gaps? In a daring move, researchers from Oregon State
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When a region finds itself covered in volcanic ash, it’s usually not a positive development. However, researchers from the University of Barcelona have uncovered a unique set of beneficial characteristics in volcanic ash, rendering it remarkably valuable as an energy storage medium. We’ve discussed both incredibly affordable thermal energy storage solutions and remarkably efficient heat
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