A study published on Jan. 14 in Nature shows that many of the world’s major river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of people in these regions.
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How Wheat Fends Off Fungi
Cereals have natural resistance to pathogenic fungi, but powdery mildew, for example, can overcome this resistance.
Scientists Create a System for Tracking Underwater Blackouts
Clouds, smoke and fog may darken the skies, but sediment, algae blooms and organic matter can turn day into night on the seafloor.
Fish Farming Least Harmful in Northern Norway
A study of the environmental conditions around fish farms reveals a surprising trend.
Farm-to-Table via Supercomputer
Picture a Northern California vineyard, rows of grapevines bathed in morning fog, workers hand-thinning vines, exposing them to sunlight, and the slow rhythm of the seasons guiding each harvest.
Minimising the Impact of Melting Glaciers
They have been described as the water towers of the world, and with good reason.
