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February 13, 2020
Melting Arctic ice is changing ocean currents
NASA scientists have found that rapid sea ice melt from the Arctic is affecting the flow of a major ocean current.
February 10, 2020
Light pollution leading to firefly mating failures
Fireflies are having difficulties reproducing because their flashing mating signals are getting lost in light pollution.
January 29, 2020
Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
Researchers found that living near a major road or highway is associated with a higher risk of neurological disorders.
January 23, 2020
A greenhouse gas 12,000 times more potent than CO2 is on the rise
Since 2014, a greenhouse gas 12,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide has been on the rise
January 14, 2020
Smoke from Australia’s bushfires having worldwide environmental impact
Researchers have discovered indicators of Australian brushfire smoke in nearly every ocean basin across the globe.
December 19, 2019
Gulf Coast tick spotted in Indiana
Researchers at Indiana University have located an adult female Gulf Coast tick in Indiana. These ticks sometimes carry diseases like Tidewater fever and are most commonly found near the Gulf of Mexico.
December 12, 2019
Scientists create largest-ever botanical biodiversity data set
Over the last 10 years, 35 researchers have compiled 20 million observational records on the Earth’s land plants in order to create the largest-ever botanical biodiversity data set.
December 10, 2019
Christmas sweaters contribute to plastic pollution
The materials that make up Christmas sweaters could contribute to plastic pollution in the oceans.
December 5, 2019
Software allows humans to see images as animals would
Scientists have created a free software that allows humans to see how the world looks for various animal and insect species.
December 5, 2019
Hair dye and chemical straighteners found to increase risk of breast cancer
Recent research has discovered that women who use permanent hair dyes or chemical hair straighteners are at greater risk for breast cancer.
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