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Sediments Exposed by Glacier Melt Begin Emitting Greenhouse Gases Over Time

A new study conducted by geologists from the University of Florida and the University of Maryland reveals that, as land is exposed by melting glaciers, chemical reactions in the newly uncovered glacial sediments initially suppress greenhouse gas emissions.

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A Nuanced Model of Soil Moisture Illuminates Plant behavior and Climate Patterns

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants.

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Rivers Choose Their Path Based on Erosion — A Discovery That Could Transform Flood Planning and Restoration

Rivers are Earth’s arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as they journey from the mountains to the sea.

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The Right Mix and Planting Pattern of Trees Enhance Forest Productivity and Services

A new paper published in Nature Communications reveals how the way tree species are arranged in a forest can help optimise ecosystem functioning and productivity.

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Underestimated Sources of Marine Pollution

A study published in Nature reveals for the first time the extent to which nanoplastic pollutes the North Atlantic.

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Thick Electrodes’ Chemistry Matters More Than Structure for Battery Performance

Thicker battery electrodes pack in more active materials, promising higher energy density.

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Designing Cleaner, Greener Concrete that Absorbs Carbon Dioxide

From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt’s monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material employed by Roman engineers in iconic structures like the Pantheon, concrete has long symbolized civilization’s resilience and ingenuity.

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Study Shows Making Hydrogen with Soda Cans and Seawater is Scalable and Sustainable

Hydrogen has the potential to be a climate-friendly fuel since it doesn’t release carbon dioxide when used as an energy source.

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Study Shows How a Common Fertilizer Ingredient Benefits Plants

Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth.

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