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Space lasers, AI Used by Geospatial Scientist to Measure Forest Biomass

Estimating aboveground forest biomass key to climate change research.

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New Cooling Tech Could Curb Data Centers’ Rising Energy Demands

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new cooling technology that could significantly improve the energy efficiency of data centers and high-powered electronics. 

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Koalas Set to Benefit From New Genetic Screening Tool

A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

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Strange Radio Pulses Detected Coming From Ice in Antarctica

A cosmic particle detector in Antarctica has emitted a series of bizarre signals that defy the current understanding of particle physics, according to an international research group that includes scientists from Penn State. 

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Squeezing Every Last Drop Out of Wastewater

Industries that need ultra-pure water — including semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, food and beverage companies — are expanding in Arizona.

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The Carbon Removal Technology that Could Change our Energy Future

“Imagine if we could pull billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide directly from the air and transform it into sustainable fuels that power the world and slow climate change,” says Dr Sam Wenger, University of Sydney alumnus, Founder and CEO of Dac Labs.

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Krill Fishing in the Antarctic: Overlaps with Consequences

Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem: it is an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins.

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As Earth’s Magnetic Field Grows Stronger, Oxygen Levels Rise

When the magnetic field around the Earth grows stronger, oxygen levels rise.

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Some Plants Make Their Own Pesticide — But at What Cost to the Atmosphere?

A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound — but it could come at an environmental cost.

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Amazon Trees Under Pressure: New Study Reveals How Forest Giants Handle Light and Heat

In a recent study published in New Phytologist, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb — revealing resilience to hot and dry conditions in the forest canopy while also offering a way to greatly improve the monitoring of canopy health under increasing extreme conditions.

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