Credit: Depositphotos On Tuesday, scientists revealed that planting trees in unsuitable locations can exacerbate global warming. However, a newly developed map pinpoints optimal areas for reforestation, which can help in cooling the planet. Trees play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide, and efforts to restore degraded woodlands or expand forested areas are important strategies in...
Eating a keto diet significantly delayed the onset of mild cognitive impairment Credit: Depositphotos New research indicates that adhering to a keto diet effectively staved off the mild cognitive impairment commonly associated with the initial phases of Alzheimer's disease. This was achieved by modifying the connectivity and communication patterns among brain cells. The researchers propose...
During the period of commercial whaling, this sea creature was nearly brought to extinction by hunting. Scientists have verified that a whale, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, has been sighted off the coast of New England. It's an exciting discovery, but it also highlights the impact of climate change on ocean creatures. Researchers...
As climate change warms the planet, planning to include urban infrastructure like botanical gardens, parks, street trees, green walls and wetlands could help cool city air. Credit: Pixaobay Global temperatures are increasing, with 2023 being officially recognized as the hottest year on record. A recent study suggests that incorporating nature into urban areas could mitigate...
Subarctic grassland undergoing natural geothermal warming in Iceland. Credit: C: Christina Kaiser A recent investigation carried out by scholars at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has unveiled that elevated temperatures in soil support a wider diversity of active microorganisms. Published in Science Advances, the study marks a...
Approximately 90% of global trade goods are transported via shipping across oceans. Credit: Unsplash. A London-based climate tech startup, Seabound, introduced a pioneering carbon capture system aboard the Sounion Trader container ship, marking a significant step in decarbonizing shipping. During a two-month voyage from Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Seabound's experimental pilot project successfully captured 78...
Lead author Adriana Dutkiewicz points to deposits left behind during the Sturtian glaciation in Australia's northern Flinders RangesProfessor Dietmar Müller/University of Sydney Geologists have provided fresh insights into Earth's natural temperature regulation system. They suggest that the movement of tectonic plates, which resulted in decreased volcanic activity, is the probable cause of the severe ice...
Solar cells made with quantum dots have achieved a new record efficiency, and been made more stable at the same timeDepositphotos Engineers at UNIST in South Korea have significantly enhanced the efficiency of one of the most promising and emerging solar cell technologies, achieving a world record efficiency of 18.1% in quantum dot solar cells. Quantum...
Credit: Pixaobay Coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are recognized as highly productive and biodiverse areas in the world's oceans. The movement of near-surface water away from the coast, driven by equatorward winds, leads to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths. This process stimulates the...
Credit: Phys.org Urban agriculture holds the promise of decentralizing food sources, offering environmental advantages such as wildlife habitat, and reducing environmental footprints. However, there are knowledge gaps related to the benefits, risks, and social dynamics of expanding urban agriculture. A recent article in Nature Food, authored by a team of interdisciplinary experts, including a researcher from...
