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Pulling Carbon Dioxide Right Out of the Air

Using humidity-powered technology, researchers found several new ions that facilitate low-energy carbon sequestration.

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Oxford Researchers Develop 3D Printing Method That Shows Promise for Repairing Brain Injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries. 

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Hot Weather Hits Productivity – Even in Air-Conditioned Factories

Hot weather reduces workers' productivity -- even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows.

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Expert: Weather Extremes Influence the Rise and Fall of Insect Populations

Insect populations are widely influenced by weather anomalies, with decreasing numbers observed during unfavorable conditions and a spike in normal periods, according to a new study.

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Lancaster University to Open First Prediction Market for Atlantic Hurricanes

Researchers at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) are on a quest to bring together experts to predict hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Oceans Are Getting Greener, Remote Sensing Reveals

Satellite images have confirmed that the world’s oceans have become slightly greener. Scientists suspect climate change is the reason.

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Scientists Investigate Grand Canyon's Ancient Past to Predict Future Climate Impacts

UNLV-led team explores relationship between warming post-Ice Age temperatures and intensifying summer monsoon rains on groundwater reserves.

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Controlled Burns Help Prevent Wildfires. Climate Change Is Limiting Their Use

Warming means fewer overall days when prescribed fires can be safely lit, UCLA-led study shows.

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Drier Savannas, Grasslands Store More Climate-Buffering Carbon Than Previously Believed

Savannas and grasslands in drier climates around the world store more heat-trapping carbon than scientists thought they did and are helping to slow the rate of climate warming, according to a new study.

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Sustainable Protection of Rapidly Subsiding Coastlines With Mangroves

Along the Asian coastlines there are many areas where rural communities experience alarming rates of sea level rises due to land subsidence up to 10 cm per year. 

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