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Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a...
A new AI coach for scientists has been shown to significantly improve the quality of peer reviews, making them clearer and more helpful for authors. P...
Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of shed antlers collected f...
If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 light years away in the cons...
As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fr...
When deciding whether to invest in environmental projects, it's important to consider the economic value of any long-term benefits. Whether climate so...
A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superf...
One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers surface temperatures and h...
Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent...
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce fl...
A study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kitt...
Pesticides can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health, so scientists need to understand how they move from farm fields into streams. A management to...
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