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Stinging Caterpillar Season Has Arrived in Texas
Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife say if a caterpillar looks 'fuzzy,' don't touch it.
Radar Gauges Methane Release From Arctic Lakes
The new technique could have significant implications for climate change predictions.
El Niño–Linked Decreases in Soil Moisture Could Trigger Massive Tropical Plant Die Offs
New insights could help farmers, water managers in tropical regions prepare for impact on crops.
Sea Level Could Rise by More Than 1 Metre by 2100 if Emission Targets Are Not Met, Reveals Survey of 100 International Experts
An international study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists found that the global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metre by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 if global targets on emissions are not achieved.
Towards a New Generation of Vegetation Models
Plants and vegetation play a critical role in supporting life on Earth, but there is still a lot of uncertainty in our understanding of how exactly they affect the global carbon cycle and ecosystem services.