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Scientists Discover Low-Cost Way to Trap Carbon Using Common Rocks

Stanford University chemists have developed a practical, low-cost way to permanently remove atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main driver of global warming and climate change.

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Generative AI Tool Marks a Milestone in Biology

Imagine being able to speed up evolution– hypothetically – to learn which genes might have a harmful or beneficial effect on human health.

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New Environmentally-Friendly Mortar Reduces Heat Loss

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.

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Urban Environments Promote Adaptation to Multiple Stressors

Study investigates the response of aquatic species to environmental stress factors.

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River of Fire on Mount Etna

On February 8, 2025, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that Mount Etna had begun exhibiting “signs of unrest above its background level.” 

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U of T Researchers Lead Discovery of Ginger Compound With Potential to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Biodiversity in England’s Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

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We Can Farm More Seafood While Minimizing its Impact on Biodiversity, U-M Research Shows

Humanity can farm more food from the seas to help feed the planet while shrinking mariculture’s negative impacts on biodiversity, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.

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How to Prevent the Next Water-Treatment Crisis

Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water.

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Spread of Dark Algae Could Hasten Melt of Greenland Ice Sheet

Dark algae are spreading across the Greenland ice sheet as snow retreats.

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