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Solar Radiation Modification Could Reduce Global Temperatures But is no Substitute for Reducing Emissions, Says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, according to a Royal Society briefing.
Overlooked Melting in East Antarctica Could Skew Sea Level Rise Projections
New research into how East Antarctica’s ice shelves melt reveals future global sea-level rise predictions could be significantly underestimated.
Three New Toad Species Skip the Tadpole Phase and Give Birth to Live Toadlets
An international team of researchers have identified three new species of enchanting, pustular, tree-dwelling toads from Africa. Their solution for having offspring away from water?
Wildfire Risk Making Timberland Less Valuable, Long Harvest Rotations Less Feasible
Rising wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest combined with notoriously volatile timber pricing may lower forestland values by as much as 50% and persuade plantation owners to harvest trees much earlier than planned, a new analysis of Douglas-fir forests shows.
Texas A&M Researchers Develop Metallic Gel That Could Transform Batteries
The new heat-resistant material could revolutionize energy storage, making liquid metal batteries safe for mobile applications.
