The accelerating melting of the Himalayan glaciers threatens the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns.
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‘Wonder Material’ Phosphorene Nanoribbons Live Up to Hype in First Demonstration
Researchers have incorporated phosphorene nanoribbons into new types of solar cells, dramatically improving their efficiency.
South Sudan Submerged
Three extreme rainy seasons in a row have pushed rivers and wetlands to heights not seen in decades.
Mountain Spring Water Isn’t as Clean as You Think It Is
Unpaved roads, open pastures and land use patterns contribute to poor water quality
Years Later, Restored Wetlands Remain a Shadow of Their Old Selves
A study of restored wetlands on the Danish island of Funen reveals that plant species richness remains extremely poor many years after wetlands restoration.
Arsenic in Connecticut Wells May be a Legacy of Past Pesticide Use on Orchards
Poisons can linger in the ecosystem decades after they were last applied