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Worst-Case Global Warming Scenario Unlikely, According to Ice Age Data
New research into the most recent Ice Age has helped our understanding of the relationship between CO2 and global temperature, revealing that the worst-case global warming scenario is "unlikely".
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Human-Made Noise Is Disrupting Wildlife Mating in US National Parks
Increased levels of human-made noise in US National Parks could impact mating, habitat patterns and feeding habits of wildlife.
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Honeybee Population Decline Is More Complex Than Previously Thought
It's not a single pesticide or virus affecting honey bees, they are exposed to a complex web of multiple interacting stressors while pollinating crops.
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Wind Farms More Land Efficient Than Previously Thought
Decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by McGill University paints a very different picture.
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Novel Nanogenerator Turns CO2 Into Electricity
University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity. The small, proof-of-concept nanogenerator is carbon negative because it consumes the greenhouse gas.
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Human Lung Organoids Mimic Animal Response to Nanomaterials
Human mini-lungs can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reductions in research animal numbers.
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Study Identifies Genetic Roots of PTSD
Findings from the largest genetic study of PTSD to date could help explain why only some people develop the condition after experiencing trauma.
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How Do Minerals Affect the Menstrual Cycle?
Scientists have revealed how minerals play a role in the complexity of female fertility and the menstrual cycle. The review looks at several minerals and how they impact hormonal regulation, ovarian function and ovulation, endometrial health and oxidative stress.
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If They Keep Warming, Tundras Could Go From Carbon Sinks to Carbon Emitters
The warming climate shifts the dynamics of tundra environments and makes them release trapped carbon, reveals new research.
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Warm Waters Seem to Be Making US Mussels More Porous
Warming in the North Atlantic could be making blue mussel shells more porous, undermining mussels’ overall health.
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