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Marine Heatwaves Pose Hidden Threat to Human Health

The devastating impacts of marine heatwaves extend far beyond dying coral reefs and declining fisheries, with new research warning these extreme ocean warming events are posing a growing threat to humans’ physical and mental health.

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The Year 2026 Marks a Turning Point for Our Forests

Botany professor Ansgar Kahmen has been studying Switzerland’s forests for years. 

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More than a Decade of Observation in Seattle Suburbs Shows Where Sensitive Bird Species Won’t Go

Nearly 30 years ago, a simple question sent University of Washington researchers into the Puget Sound lowlands to look for birds. 

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Corn Stalks. It’s What’s for Dinner … If You’re a Microbe.

Engineers have developed a strain of a common bacterial species that can feed exclusively on the three major sugars present in corn stalks. 

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Heatwaves Also Hit the Ocean. Why?

Just like on land, the ocean environment can experience heatwaves. 

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El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific

As of June 2026, El Niño has officially arrived.

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In Rural Tanzania, Solar-Powered Pumps Bring Clean Water Closer to Home

Around 10,000 people and thousands of livestock now have access to clean water in the Tanzanian villages of Esilalei and Oltukai, in the African country’s semi-arid Monduli District.

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URI Team to Address Remediation Challenges of Manganese in R.I. Drinking Water

A partnership between the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health will study manganese levels in Rhode Island’s drinking water.

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Climate Change Isn’t Driving All Mountain Trees Higher, Global Study Finds

A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals a more complex reality: some tree species are moving uphill, while others are shifting downhill, and the key to understanding these contrasting responses lies in how trees manage water.

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A Resilient Seagrass Species Could Help Reshape Coastal Restoration

Seagrasses are among the most important foundation species in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments and helping improve water quality.

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