A ring of planetary debris studded with moon-sized structures has been observed orbiting close to a white dwarf star, hinting at a nearby planet in the “habitable zone” where water and life could exist, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Computing Carbon Storage
The road to a stabilized climate is challenging and contentious.
Closing in on the Carbon Costs of Wildfires
Wildfire and post-fire recovery could lead to more carbon being stored than released in the long term in savannahs and grasslands, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Energy Institute Researchers Receive $1.5 Million for Methane Emissions-Reduction Project
Colorado State University leaders in natural gas engine design and optimization are among a handful of teams nationwide innovating new technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in oil, gas and coal industries.
Coastal Flooding and Erosion Threaten African Heritage Sites as Sea Levels Rise
The first comprehensive study of African cultural and natural heritage sites reveals the risks posed by rising sea levels and erosion.
European Diets Need to Change to Reduce Climate Impact
The amount of poultry in European diets isn’t conducive to an optimal circular food system, which prioritizes crops that produce healthy foods while reducing or reusing waste streams, new Cornell research finds.