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Satellites Observe Glacier Committing “Ice Piracy”

A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists. 

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Action to Help Save Vulnerable Arctic Charr in the Lake District

UKCEH scientists are part of the new Lake District Charr Recovery & Management project (LD-CHARM) which is gathering evidence to protect and restore Arctic charr populations in Windermere and other lakes in the surrounding catchment.

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Biochar Could Help Restore River Wye

Biochar is being trialled in poultry housing and manure as a method of reducing air and water pollution from farms in the UK.

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Researchers Find New Defense Against Hard-To-Treat Plant Diseases

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a new approach to countering citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases, two economically devastating agricultural diseases in the U.S.

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Cracking the Code: Deciphering How Concrete Can Heal Itself

Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and team have unlocked a novel way for concrete to mend its own cracks, potentially preventing structural failures and saving lives.

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Startup Helps Farmers Grow Plant-Based Feed and Fertilizer Using Wastewater

Farmers today face a number of challenges, from supply chain stability to nutrient and waste management.

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New Roadmap Advances Catalytic Solutions to Destroy ‘Forever Chemicals’

A team of researchers from Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called “forever chemicals” that have contaminated water supplies worldwide.

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Junk Food for Thought: Landmark Study Directly Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poor Health

A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.

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AI Has Untapped Potential to Advance Biodiversity Conservation, Study Finds

New research shows artificial intelligence can accelerate species discovery, improve ecosystem tracking and help meet global conservation targets.

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Antarctic Iceberg Loses Its Edge

An iceberg that has been stuck for several months in the shallow waters off the island of South Georgia is losing its edge. 

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