CSIRO research has found global warming will make it more difficult to predict multi-year global climate variations, a consequence of changes to long-term climate variability patterns in the Pacific Ocean.
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The Toxic Chemicals That Leach into Soil, Dust, Skin and Lungs – and Don’t Break Down
They’re called “forever chemicals” because once they enter the human body, they remain there for decades.
Low Income and Work Stress Contribute to Link Between Education, Heart Disease and Stroke
Low educational levels predict an increased risk of developing or dying from heart disease and stroke according to the first nationwide study of the link between education and risk of cardiovascular disease.
Agricultural Parasite Avoids Evolutionary Arms Race, Shuts down Genes of Host
A parasitic plant has found a way to circumvent an evolutionary arms race with the host plants from which it steals nutrients, allowing the parasite to thrive on a variety of agriculturally important plants.
Ancient Events Are Still Impacting Mammals Worldwide
In the first study of its kind, researchers have discovered that events from 20,000 years ago or more are still impacting the diversity and distribution of mammal species worldwide.
Let It Be: Why We Must Save Alaska’s Pristine Tongass Forest
When the railroad tycoon Edward H. Harriman fell ill from stress and too much work, his doctors recommended that he take a sea cruise.