Using new high-resolution simulations, researchers conclude that climate change made the Cape Town ‘Day Zero’ drought five to six times more likely and suggest extreme drought events could become common in southwestern South Africa by the end of the 21st century.
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As rooftop solar prices have fallen, many households at all income levels can now save money by going solar.
Oil-Eating Worms Provide Valuable Assistance in Soil Remediation
Bionanotechnology Lab of Kazan Federal University works on adapting nematodes to consuming oil waste.
Remote Learning Adds Pressure for Teachers Who Work Second Shift as Mothers
The transition to remote learning coupled with an unequal distribution of second-shift responsibilities has placed teachers who are also mothers under immense stress, according to new University at Buffalo research.
Social Distancing Is Increasing Loneliness in Older Adults
Social distancing introduced in response to COVID-19 is increasing feelings of loneliness in Scotland’s older population and impacting their wellbeing, according to a new University of Stirling study.




