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Sunflower Extract Fights Fungi to Keep Blueberries Fresh
Opening a clamshell of berries and seeing them coated in fuzzy mold is a downer.
Climate Report: ‘Uncharted Territory’ Imperils Life on Earth
An international coalition of climate scientists says in a paper published today that the Earth’s vital signs have worsened beyond anything humans have yet seen, to the point that life on the planet is imperiled.
Rider on the Storm: Shearwater Seabird Catches an 11 Hour Ride Over 1,000 Miles in a Typhoon
New research from Japan published in the Ecological Society of America’s journal Ecology suggests that increasingly severe weather driven by climate change may push oceangoing seabirds to their limits.
Adapting to Climate Change: Individuals Take Action While Governments Plan
While governments may take the lead in planning and financing climate change adaptation measures, such as incentivizing green infrastructure, individuals currently are most often the ones implementing actions to adapt to climate change, according to new research.
Research Advances Toward Goal of Net Zero Carbon Emissions
Scientists may be on the verge of taking a big step closer to the net-zero carbon emissions goal, thanks to University of Houston research into algae.