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Ascension Island: How a planting project created a lush cloud forest
In the middle of nowhere, a small island emerges in the Atlantic Ocean. This unique territory completely changed in the 19th century thanks to the efforts of tw...
Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report finds
Consumers may not fully understand precision fermentation yet, but many are curious enough to taste the results. New qualitative research from the EIT Food Cons...
Report identifies investment priorities for low-emissions agriculture
A new report by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found a growing suite of promising options already available to reduce on-farm emissions, as wel...
Scientists alarmed as super El Niño collides with 'strange uptick' in Galapagos iguana trafficking
The only lizard in the world that can live and forage at sea may now be in a fight for survival. International scientists warn black-market trafficking of Galap...
Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into action
By 2025, 143 of 154 developing countries had a National Adaptation Plan process in place, yet implementation has not kept pace. Many countries still lack the in...
Social service agencies need safeguards when using AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence and elder abuse....
Why caring about climate change does not always translate into greener holidays
Tourists who care deeply about sustainability are not necessarily willing to pay extra to reduce the environmental impact of their vacations, according to new r...
Can AI feel safer than human advice for consumers who face discrimination?
What should you cook for dinner on a budget of 20 euros when you have a guest with a gluten intolerance? A shopper might ask a shop assistant for advice or cons...
Fair climate transitions need more than financial support, evidence review suggests
The transition to a low-carbon economy will not affect all people and places equally. Although its overall benefits may outweigh its costs, workers may lose job...
Researchers in exile thrive in new academic settings when they contribute knowledge, not just receive aid
Publishing scientific articles requires more than knowledge of academic writing conventions; it also depends on access to networks that support the research and...
One-third of food is lost or wasted: How to help farmers cut postharvest losses
Agriculture in the Global South remains under pressure to produce more food while responding to climate change and resource constraints. Policy responses have f...
NASA develops batteries to power humanity's return to moon
If you've ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That...