Delaying high school start times by as little as 10 minutes can increase adolescents’ length of sleep by almost 25 minutes, says new Brock-led research.
Research shows impact of school start times on teens’ sleep
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Big Picture Look at Climate Change Impact on U.S. Agriculture: Midwest at Risk
A new Cornell-led study shows that Midwest agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to climate change because of the region’s reliance on growing rain-fed crops.
Record-Wet and Record-Dry Months Increased in Regions Worldwide: Climate Change Drives Rainfall Extremes
More and more rainfall extremes are observed in regions around the globe – triggering both wet and dry records, a new study shows.
Record Levels of Mercury Released By Thawing Permafrost in Canadian Arctic
Thawing and slumping permafrost in the western Canadian Arctic is releasing unprecedented levels of mercury into waterways.
Declining Snowpack over Western US Mapped at a Finer Scale
Since 1982, some parts of the West have had a 41 percent reduction in the yearly maximum mass of snow.
More “Heatwave” Summers Will Affect Animals
Heatwaves similar to those experienced in Europe in 2018 can have a very negative impact on animals.
