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How an Influx of Salt May Affect Microbial Ecosystems

As sea levels rise and saltwater seeps into freshwater, stressed aquatic populations may retain overall growth even as diversity declines, MIT scientists find.

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Coffee and Heart Health: How Many Cups of Caffeinated Coffee Are Safe to Drink Each Day?

Although the relationship between caffeine and cardiovascular health is complex, the latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups of caffeinated coffee per day (up to 400 mg of caffeine/day) is safe for most adults and may be linked to cardiovascular health benefits in some individuals, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.

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UCLA Researchers Develop Mineral Sunscreen That Reduces White Cast

UCLA researchers have developed a mineral sunscreen formulation that significantly reduces the white, chalky cast that keeps many people from wearing sun protection daily.  

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Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth’s Stability, Researchers Warn

Scripps-led review calls for aquatic deoxygenation to be recognized as a critical planetary process under threat.

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What is No‑Till Farming, and is it Actually Better for the Environment?

Humans have been turning seeds and soil into food for thousands of years.

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Robin Study Suggests Fleeing Isn’t Necessarily Wildlife’s First Response to Wildfire Smoke

Research by Oregon State University biologists suggests that toxic air stemming from wildfires won’t necessarily prompt animals to flee in search of better breathing conditions.

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For Energy Systems That Power a Reliable Grid, the Future is All About Location

Will a warming climate and changing weather patterns lead to more grid blackouts and other energy disruptions?

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Why the Planet Doesn’t Dry Out Together: Scientists Solve a Global Climate Puzzle

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with international partners, have shown that ocean temperature patterns help limit the global spread of droughts. 

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New Research Indicates That in the Future, Trees May Store Less Carbon Than Expected

It’s intuitive to think that if a tree is photosynthesizing, it’s also growing.

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