The results are an important step towards better management and treatment of this devastating condition.
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Peatland Preservation Vital to Climate
The study, led by the University of Exeter and Texas A&M University, examines peatland losses over human history and predicts these will be "amplified" in the future.
Spring Heats Up Down Under
The country endured its hottest spring and November on record.
Arctic Ground Squirrels Recycle Nutrients to Endure Deep Hibernation
By studying the body chemistry of hibernating Arctic ground squirrels, researchers have found that the animals are able to recycle their body’s own nutrients to survive during a long, inactive winter.
Early Melting Along the Antarctic Peninsula
About a month before the start of astronomical summer in the southern hemisphere, vast areas of sea ice were already painted blue with meltwater.
The Natural “Himalayan Aerosol Factory” Can Affect Climate
Large amounts of new particles can form in the valleys of the Himalayas from naturally emitted gases and can be transported to high altitudes by the mountain winds and injected into the upper atmosphere.