University of Queensland researchers have found improving timber production efficiencies by just 5% could unlock supply for an extra 8,000 homes to be built in Australia each year.
Timber Efficiencies Could Help Ease Nation's Housing Crisis
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How individual animals respond to climate change is key to whether populations will persist or go extinct.
Study Finds Fungal-Rich Soil May Improve Green Roofs
Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management.
AI-Powered App Can Detect Poison Ivy
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Saharan Dust Blows Toward Europe
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