An international study published today in the journal Science argues that the current international target for the protected area estate, accepted by over 190 nations, is failing.
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Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of a Chemical in Everyday Objects
The biggest source of global energy consumption is the industrial manufacturing of products such as plastics, iron, and steel.
NASA Twins Study Offers New Insight on How a Human’s Body Responds to Spaceflight
When NASA decided to study identical twin astronauts — one remaining on Earth while the other orbited high above for nearly one year, starting in March 2015 — scientists were not sure what they would find.
Getting to the Root of Plant Simulations
If you’ve ever tended a garden or potted a plant, you know a few simple truths about green things — they require water and nutrients to survive and their roots are good indicators of their overall health.
Keeping the Taste, Reducing the Salt
Washington State University researchers have found a way to make food taste salty but with less of the sodium chloride tied to poor health.
Greener, More Efficient Natural Gas Filtration
Natural gas and biogas have become increasingly popular sources of energy throughout the world in recent years, thanks to their cleaner and more efficient combustion process when compared to coal and oil.