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A New Shape for Energy Storage: Cone and Disc Carbon Structures Offer New Pathways for Sodium-Ion Batteries

As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies.

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Climate Change Increases the Risk of Simultaneous Wildfires

Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world.

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Rainfall Triggers Extreme Humid Heat in Tropics and Subtropics

Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.

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‘Cryosphere Meltdown’ Will Impact Arctic Marine Carbon Cycles and Ecosystems

A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.

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Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

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Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil

The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function. 

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Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks

A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.

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Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.

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Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit

Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida.

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To Help Growers and the Grid, Build Solar on Farmland, Research Says

Two new studies suggest that devoting a small fraction of U.S. farmland to solar power would be a boon both for the energy system and for farmers themselves.

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