Intensive livestock farming could raise the risk of new pandemics, researchers have warned.
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NASA’s Webb Investigates Eternal Sunrises, Sunsets on Distant World
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally confirmed what models have previously predicted: An exoplanet has differences between its eternal morning and eternal evening atmosphere.
Hatcheries Can Boost Wild Salmon Numbers but Reduce Diversity
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild salmon, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study.
Wildfire Scorches Eastern Oregon
During record-breaking heat, multiple wildland fires raged across Oregon in mid-July 2024.
Nanoplastics and ‘Forever Chemicals’ Disrupt Molecular Structures, Functionality
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have made significant inroads in understanding how nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — commonly known as forever chemicals — disrupt biomolecular structure and function.
Melting Sea Ice Is Making the Northwest Passage More Dangerous
By melting Arctic sea ice, warming has led to a growth of shipping through the Northwest Passage, a route from Europe to Asia that traces the northern edge of Canada.