Ancient wildfires played a crucial role in the formation and spread of grasslands like those that now cover large parts of the Earth.
Fires Fueled Spread of Grasslands on Ancient Earth
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Study: Earth’s Polar Regions Communicate Via Oceanic “Postcards,” Atmospheric “Text Messages”
The new research documents how the North Atlantic communicates these extreme events to Antarctica, at the opposite side of the world.
A New Way to Provide Cooling Without Power
MIT researchers have devised a new way of providing cooling on a hot sunny day, using inexpensive materials and requiring no fossil fuel-generated power.
Growing Pile of Human and Animal Waste Harbors Threats, Opportunities
As demand for meat and dairy products increases across the world, much attention has landed on how livestock impact the environment, from land usage to greenhouse gas emissions.
Global Warming Increases the Risk of an Extinction Domino Effect
The complex network of interdependencies between plants and animals multiplies the species at risk of extinction due to environmental change, according to a JRC study.
Predators Drive Nemo’s Relationship with an Unlikely Friend
Predators have been identified as the shaping force behind mutually beneficial relationships between species such as clownfish and anemones.
