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Heavy Snowfall and Rain May Contribute to Some Earthquakes

When scientists look for an earthquake’s cause, their search often starts underground. 

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Floods Engulf Porto Alegre

Strong storms bringing high winds and torrential rain began to sweep into Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, on April 27, 2024.

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Oregon State Scientists, Collaborators Say Ocean Biodiversity Work Needs Improvement

An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities.

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Improved Wildfire Smoke Model Identifies Areas for Public Health Intervention

The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke.

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Researchers at University of Ottawa Boost Efficacy of Solar Panels

Solar energy is a crucial asset in the fight against climate change, and researchers at the University of Ottawa have devised a smart approach to optimize its effectiveness. 

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Why Is Breaking Down Plant Material for Biofuels So Slow?

Penn State researchers have revealed how molecular roadblocks slow the breakdown of cellulose, an abundant renewable resource in plants.

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It Flickers, Then It Tips – Study Identifies Early Warning Signals for the End of the African Humid Period

Tipping points in the climate system can be the result of a slow but linear development. 

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Limited Adaptability Makes Freshwater Bacteria Vulnerable to Climate Change

Freshwater bacteria with small genomes frequently undergo prolonged periods of adaptive stagnation. 

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Study Led by ORNL Informs Climate Resilience Strategies in Urban, Rural Areas

Local decision-makers looking for ways to reduce the impact of heat waves on their communities have a valuable new capability at their disposal: a new study on vegetation resilience.

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NASA’s Webb Hints at Possible Atmosphere Surrounding Rocky Exoplanet

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. 

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