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Jackson School Class Helped Model July 4 Storm and Found That Rainfall was Slightly Suppressed

Last fall, a group of 12 students huddled around their laptops in a dark room in the Jackson School of Geosciences building.

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The Impact of Global Warming on Fish Reproduction May be Temporary

In many fish species, water temperature determines the sex of the fry.

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Air Quality: Rainfall History Matters as Much as Where the Air Came From

Rainfall history is just as critical to predicting air pollution as where the air came from, a team led by University of Michigan Engineering researchers has discovered, in collaboration with scientists at the Appalachian Mountain Club and Plymouth State University.

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UK Rivers Face Rising Risk of Climate ‘Whiplash’

Climate change could push UK rivers to dangerous extremes and see more frequent rapid swings between wet and dry conditions – a phenomenon known as hydroclimatic whiplash – according to research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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What We Know About Marine Heatwaves in the Arctic

In recent years, marine heatwaves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world’s oceans and their ecosystems.

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Climate Change is Now Causing More Local Extinction in Temperate Regions Than the Tropics, Surprising Study Shows

Imagine returning to a favorite hiking trail 15 years after your first visit and discovering that many of the plants and animals that once lived there are gone.

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Chewing Sugary Gum After Eating Beetroot Lowers Blood Pressure

Chewing sugar-containing gum enhances the cardiovascular benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables.

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Research Reveals Key Drivers of Heatwaves and Their Future Changes Under Climate Warming

Climate extremes such as heatwaves and droughts pose increasing threats to human safety, economies, and ecosystems in a warming climate.

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Reforestation Effects on Water Resources Depend on Global Warming Level

Planting trees is widely promoted as a natural solution to climate change. 

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Ilinois Study: How Cracks in Dry Soil Impact Moisture Evaporation

Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration.

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