Nature has remained in balance for a long time, but climate change due to modern human activities is disrupting the balance of the natural system.
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Breathing Is Going to Get Tougher
Not all pollution comes from people. When global temperatures increase by 4 degrees Celsius, harmful plant emissions and dust will also increase by as much as 14 percent, according to new UC Riverside research.
Look on the Bright Side of Earth
When looking at the Earth from space, its hemispheres – northern and southern – appear equally bright.
New Purification Method Could Make Protein Drugs Cheaper
One of the most expensive steps in manufacturing protein drugs such as antibodies or insulin is the purification step: isolating the protein from the bioreactor used to produce it. This step can account for up to half of the total cost of manufacturing a protein.
Rising River Temperatures Hold Important Clues About Climate and Other Human Impacts
An improved global understanding of river temperature could provide an important barometer for climate change and other human activities.
Sea Stars Able to Consume Kelp-Eating Urchins Fast Enough to Protect Kelp Forests, Research Shows
A research team including a scientist from Oregon State University has provided the first experimental evidence that a species of endangered sea star protects kelp forests along North America’s Pacific Coast by preying on substantial numbers of kelp-eating urchins.