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Light Pollution Is Luring Birds to Cities – And Sometimes to Their Deaths
Nearly 1,000 birds were killed in a single night in October when they collided with an illuminated glass building in Chicago.
Fossil CO2 Emissions at Record High in 2023
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen again in 2023 – reaching record levels, according to new research from the Global Carbon Project science team.
Pregnant Women Are Missing Vital Nutrients Needed for Them and Their Babies – And Situation Could Worsen With Plant-Based Foods
Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.
Using AI to Find Microplastics
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Waterloo is using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify microplastics faster and more accurately than ever before.
Transforming CO2 Into Valuable Products
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Waterloo aims to tackle CO2 emissions in the value chain by transforming CO2 into valuable chemicals needed by industry.