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Scientists Deploy Experimental Elkhorn Corals to Dry Tortugas to Test Introduction of New Genetic Diversity

Azara’s owl monkeys, a small primate species found in South America, are heavier today than those that lived a quarter-century ago, and evidence suggests that rising temperatures might have driven the weight gain, according to a Yale-led study of a wild population.

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New Global Map Helps Protect the World’s Lakes

A new, interactive global map has been launched to help people understand how pollution and climate change are affecting lakes around the world.

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Extreme Heat Is Rising. What Are Duke Researchers Learning About Its Impacts?

If this year feels hotter than the ones you remember, you’re not imagining it.

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A First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With Solar

A sea of solar panels is rapidly engulfing one of the world’s largest salt deserts.

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Ocean Acidification is Ruining Reef Fishes’ Social Lives

A new study from Adelaide University has found that when ocean acidification makes reef habitat less complex, the fish living there gather in smaller shoals that offer less social protection.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Rice Production Have Doubled Since 1961, UMD Study Finds

Despite the rising climate impact, improved farm management could reduce emissions by about 10% without compromising yields.

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UCSB Scientists Bottle the Sun With Liquid Battery

A new bio-inspired molecule captures solar energy and releases it as heat on demand, outperforming lithium-ion batteries.

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Vitamin C May Help Prevent Cancer

University of Waterloo modelling study explores how antioxidants influence digestion‑related cancer risk.

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Warmer Temps, Heavier Owl Monkeys: Climate Linked to Weight Gain in Primates

Azara’s owl monkeys, a small primate species found in South America, are heavier today than those that lived a quarter-century ago, and evidence suggests that rising temperatures might have driven the weight gain, according to a Yale-led study of a wild population.

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