Forensics experts gather DNA to understand who was present at a crime scene.
Environmental DNA Breakthrough Will Aid Conservation Efforts
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In Polar Regions, Microbes are Influencing Climate Change as Frozen Ecosystems Thaw, McGill Review Finds
Microbes across Earth’s coldest regions are becoming more active as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice thaw, accelerating carbon release and potentially amplifying climate change, according to a new international review from McGill University.
Changes to Cougar Diets and Behaviors Reduce Their Competition with Wolves in Yellowstone, Study Finds
A new study shows that interactions between wolves and cougars in Yellowstone National Park are driven by wolves stealing prey killed by cougars and that shifts in cougar diets to smaller prey help them avoid wolf encounters.
Sea Levels Are Rising—But in Greenland, They Will Fall
Even as global warming causes sea levels to rise worldwide, sea levels around Greenland will likely drop, according to a new paper in Nature Communications.
Higher Costs for Green‑Hydrogen Transport in the Nordics
Green hydrogen produced using solar and wind power would be cheaper to produce at more southerly latitudes than in the Nordic region.
New Data Show Reduced Overall PFAS Exposures in Subarctic Ocean
PFAS, or per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are ubiquitous in modern life. First produced at the end of World War II, these chemicals are in everything from furniture and cosmetics to food packaging, non-stick pans and clothing.
