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Born Too Late? Climate Change May Be Delaying Births

New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health.

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Earth’s Inner Core Is Less Solid Than Previously Thought

USC study reveals the inner core is undergoing structural transformation.

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FAU Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt

The rapid melting and thinning of the Arctic ice have sparked serious concerns in the scientific community.

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Princeton Neuroscientists Crack the Code of How We Make Decisions

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making.

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Peatlands and Mangroves Key to Reducing Carbon Emissions in Southeast Asia, Finds International Study

Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia’s carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the region’s land-use carbon emissions, according to a new international study published in Nature Communications.

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Tracking Algae Species Interactions to Help Predict Harmful Algae Blooms

Because of climate change, harmful algal blooms are increasing in frequency and intensity. 

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Solar and Electric-Powered Homes Feel the Effects of Blackouts Differently, According to New Research From Stevens

Stevens professor Philip Odonkor, an expert in energy technologies, uses AI tools to investigate the impact of extreme weather on solar-powered and electrified homes and uncover their unique vulnerabilities and develop insights on how they handle harsh conditions.

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An Arctic ‘Beyond Recognition’ by 2100

In 2024, annual average global air temperatures surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time, triggering extreme weather events like record-breaking rainfall and flooding events in the Sahara Desert and extreme summer heat waves across the planet. 

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Decades-Long Study Shows This Endangered Butterfly Benefits From Hurricanes

Sometimes, nature’s surprises come with wings. In a new study, scientists pulled from a 35-year dataset to examine long-term population trends of the federally endangered Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly (Heraclides ponceana). 

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Climate Warming Leads to More Frequent Tree Reproduction at Expense of Growth

A new long-term study reveals alarming insights into the impact of climate change on the European beech (Fagus sylvatica), one of Europe’s most widespread and ecologically important tree species.

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