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Solar Technology Could Meet UK’s Electricity Needs Without Sacrificing Farmland

Ambitious government plans for the expansion of solar farms could be achieved without sacrificing farmland, according to new research on a technology that could meet the UK’s electricity needs four times over.

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Can We Find Floating Vegetation on Ocean Planets?

Recent advances in astronomical observations have found a significant number of extrasolar planets that can sustain surface water, and the search for extraterrestrial life on such planets is gaining momentum.

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Researchers Make Recommendations for Promoting Sustainable Development in Mangrove Forest Areas

Although preventing all the consequences of climate change is now impossible, we can adopt policies to mitigate its impact.

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Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere

Two different oceans were crowded with tropical cyclones in late February 2025.

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Influencer Marketing Can Help Tourism Industry Mitigate Waste, Pollution

Social media influencers who are passionate about environmental causes can help the tourism industry inspire tourists to engage in pro-environmental behavior to help mitigate waste and pollution, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.

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Student Refines 100-Year-Old Math Problem, Expanding Wind Energy Possibilities

A Penn State engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. 

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Are Our Refrigerants Safe? The Lingering Questions About the Chemicals Keeping Us Cool

The latest chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosols can break down into pollutants, UNSW scientists say.

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Select Corn Lines Contain Compounds That Sicken, Kill Major Crop Pest

The compounds, called flavonoids, have an insecticidal effect on corn earworm larvae.

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Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents

Mobility, self-care, independent living disability higher in areas with high microplastics.

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Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires

A century of fire suppression, combined with global warming and drought, has led to increasingly destructive wildfires in the Western United States. 

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