The world’s largest repository of raw genomic sequences from wild plants, animals and fungi is missing critical data necessary to monitor and protect the Earth’s biological diversity, according to a new study.
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Researchers Enlist Robot Swarms to Mine Lunar Resources
With scientists beginning to more seriously consider constructing bases on celestial bodies such as the moon, the idea of space mining is growing in popularity.
As the Planet Has Warmed, Weather Disasters Have Grown Fivefold, Analysis Shows
Weather disasters have become five times more common since 1970, due in large part to climate change, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Forest Edges in the Tropics Increase Carbon Emissions
The deforestation of the tropical rainforests is progressing unstoppably. According to scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), these forests are becoming fragmented at a higher rate than expected.
Think Climate Change Is Bad for Corn? Add Weeds to the Equation
By the end of the century, scientists expect climate change to reduce corn yield significantly, with some estimating losses up to 28%.
NASA Drought Research Shows Value of Both Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
Seasonal summer rains have done little to offset drought conditions gripping the western United States, with California and Nevada seeing record July heat and moderate-to-exceptional drought according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Now, new NASA research is showing how drought in the region is expected to change in the future, providing stakeholders with crucial information for decision making.
