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Innovation Will be Vital Tool for Measuring Microplastics

Small plastic particles are omnipresent in our environment, posing a potential threat to species, but the difficulty is knowing how best to measure concentrations.

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Temperature, Rainfall and Tides Speed Glacier Flow on a Daily Basis

Detailed study of a Greenland glacier’s flow rate reveals the impact of environmental conditions.

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QUT Scientists Develop Groundbreaking Biosensor for Rare Earth Element Detection

QUT synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications. 

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Quantum Mechanics Helps With Photosynthesis

Why do plants transport energy so efficiently and quickly?

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Climate Change Is Overhauling Marine Nutrient Cycles, UC Irvine Scientists Say

The research is the first field-based confirmation of such climate impacts.

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More, Bigger Crevasses Open Up in Greenland Ice Sheet, Threatening Increased Sea Level Rise

In just five years, 930 million cubic meters of crevasses opened up in the Greenland ice sheet, equivalent to adding a crack the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the world’s second largest ice sheet every few days.

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We Have Underrated the Climate Effects of New Particles in Urban Areas

A recent study published in One Earth has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.

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A New Approach to Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease

Research led by Lancaster University has revealed clear evidence that changes in the orchestration of brain oxygenation dynamics and neuronal function in Alzheimer’s disease contribute to the neurodegeneration.

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Study Examines How African Farmers Are Adapting to Mountain Climate Change

A new international study highlights the severity of climate change impacts across African mountains, how farmers are adapting, and the barriers they face – findings relevant to people living in mountain regions around the world. 

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New Device Uses Electrically Assisted Wind to Fight Fires

Researchers have developed a new portable tool that could improve how firefighters douse fires, making the process more efficient and far less risky.

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