An international team of researchers led by a School of Medicine professor is warning that scientists must better prepare for the next pandemic – and has developed a plan to do just that.
Scientists Urge Swift Action to Prepare for Next Pandemic
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Satellites Contribute Significant Light Pollution to Night Skies
Scientists reported new research results today suggesting that artificial objects in orbit around the Earth are brightening night skies on our planet significantly more than previously understood.
Paying to Clear-Cut the Rain Forests
In the last few years, as climate changes continues to become more severe, there has been a growing push for rich countries to pay poorer ones to preserve and protect rain forests and other tropical forests.
Plants Remember Drought
During drought, plants use a signalling molecule known from animals to limit their water loss. The molecule provides them with a kind of memory of how dry the day was.
Narwal Tusks Reveal Mercury Exposure Related to Climate Change
In the Arctic, climate change and pollution are the biggest threats to top predators like narwals.
Meat and Dairy Companies Slow to Commit to Net-Zero Emissions, New Analysis Finds
The vast majority of the world’s largest meat and dairy companies have not made an explicit commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, finds a new analysis by researchers at New York University.
