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Study Shedding New Light on Earth’s Global Carbon Cycle Could Help Assess Liveability of Other Planets

Research has uncovered important new insights into the evolution of oxygen, carbon, and other vital elements over the entire history of Earth – and it could help assess which other planets can develop life, ranging from plants to animals and humans.

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A Nuclear Power Revival Is Sparking a Surge in Uranium Mining

After sitting dormant since the 1980s, the Pinyon Plain uranium mine began operating in January on the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona, about seven miles south of the Grand Canyon.

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A Natural Touch for Coastal Defense

Common “hard” coastal defenses, like concrete sea walls, might struggle to keep up with increasing climate risks. 

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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America

On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans saw day turn temporarily to night as the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth to create a total solar eclipse.

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Rising Sea Surface Temperatures Have Led to Profound Changes in Macroalgae Communities

A study conducted off the coast of Biscay shows that cold-affinity algae species are gradually being replaced by warm-affinity ones.

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Breeding More Resilient Soybeans May Come Down to Test Site Selection

In the quest to optimize crop productivity across environments, soybean breeders test new cultivars in multiple locations each year.

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UC Irvine Scientist Helps Link Climate Change to Madagascar’s Megadrought

A University of California, Irvine-led team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently gripping southern Madagascar.

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Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life Much Bigger Than Previously Known

Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than was previously known.

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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Above Drinking Water Guidelines in Global Source Water

We’re likely underestimating the future impact of PFAS in the environment, a new UNSW Sydney-led study shows.

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