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‘Cryosphere Meltdown’ Will Impact Arctic Marine Carbon Cycles and Ecosystems

A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.

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Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

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Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil

The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. 

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Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks

A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.

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Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.

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Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit

Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida.

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To Help Growers and the Grid, Build Solar on Farmland, Research Says

Two new studies suggest that devoting a small fraction of U.S. farmland to solar power would be a boon both for the energy system and for farmers themselves.

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Hotter Temps Trigger Wetlands To Emit More Methane as Microbes Struggle To Keep Up

Rising temperatures could tip the scale in an underground battle that has raged for millennia. 

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When It Comes to Reading the Room, Humans Are Still Better Than AI

Johns Hopkins research shows artificial intelligence models fall short in predicting social interactions, a skill critical for systems to effectively navigate the real world.

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Flying Robots Unlock New Horizons in Construction

An international team led by researchers from Empa and EPFL has explored how in future aerial robots could process construction materials precisely in the air – an approach with great potential for difficult-to-access locations or work at great heights. 

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