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State of America’s Birds: Population Declines Continue

More than five years after a landmark study in the journal Science showed that North American bird populations declined by nearly 30% since 1970, a new report finds that the concerning trend is continuing apace.

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New Paper Suggests Cold Temperatures Trigger Shapeshifting Proteins

UMD researcher John Orban outlines a bold theory about the relationship between temperature and metamorphic proteins.

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Solar-Powered Tech Turns Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed

NTU Singapore scientists develop solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed.

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Researchers Forecast Shaking Damage from Crustal Earthquake Scenarios in Mexico City

A recent swarm of small shallow earthquakes in Mexico City in 2019 and 2023 caused surprisingly strong ground shaking, prompting researchers to wonder how shaking from a moderate sized earthquake might impact buildings across the city.

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As Next Hurricane Season Nears, Rice Study Explores Impacts of 2024’s Storms

When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating.

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Glacial Losses in the Swiss Alps

Spanning more than 1,000 kilometers across eight European countries, the Alps are among the planet’s largest and highest mountain ranges. 

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African Solar Installations Headed for Banner Year

African solar installations are projected to grow by 42 percent this year, according to an industry group.

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New Study Shows how Climate Change Affects Rain and Floods

Rain and floods occur on different time scales - hours or days. 

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Study Finds Cities That Conducted Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories Moved Needle Toward Reduction

For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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UGA Research Evaluates Bat Activity in Winter

The research found that forest management efforts are supporting healthy bat populations.

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