As the global population grows, the demand for food increases while arable land shrinks.
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Deforestation in the Amazon Favors an increas in the Diversity of antibiotic-resistant Soil Bacteria
In Brazil, a study conducted by researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP) and collaborators showed that deforestation in the Amazon causes an increase in the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
From Mine District to Lake District
Once a center for mining brown coal, Central Germany is slowly transforming its pits to pools.
Hubble Sees New Atmosphere Forming on a Rocky Exoplanet
The planet GJ 1132 b appears to have begun life as a gaseous world with a thick blanket of atmosphere.
Economics of Nature: Mapping Liberia’s Ecosystems to Understand Their Value
The project is a joint effort to pilot an innovative and replicable approach to more accurately map ecosystems to support effective planning and sustainable decision-making.
Climate Change Influences River Flow
Climate change is affecting the water balance of our planet: depending on the region and the time of year, this can influence the amount of water in rivers potentially resulting in more flooding or drought.