The ocean is a big place with many deep, dark mysteries. Humans have mapped no more than 20% of the sea, and explored less. Even the kelp forests of Southern California — among the best studied patches of ocean on the planet — hide species not yet described by science.
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Cypriot Grapes Perform Well in Heat and on Taste
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found several grape varieties native to Cyprus, which tolerate drought conditions better than some international varieties popular in Australia, contain chemical compounds responsible for flavours preferred by Australian consumers.
Air Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found a link between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk for age-related dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Climate Policies, Transition Risk, and Financial Stability
The way in which banks react to climate risks and uncertainty could impact financial stability as well as the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Pollutants Rapidly Seeping Into Drinking Water
The entire ecosystem of the planet, including humans, depends on clean water.
Greenland Becoming Darker, Warmer as Its Snow Changes
A weather pattern that pushes snowfall away from parts of Greenland's ice sheet is causing the continent to become darker and warmer, according to research published in Geophysical Research Letters.