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Intensive Farming Linked to Rising Pandemic Risks, New Study Reveals
Intensive livestock farming might elevate the risk of new pandemics, researchers from the University of Exeter have found. Traditionally, industrial farming has been believed to reduce zoonotic disease risks due to better control and biosecurity measures. However, the new study reveals that social and economic factors, often overlooked in traditional assessments, may significantly influence disease…
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Mozambican Woodlands Found to Store Double the Carbon, Promising Huge Climate Benefits
Mozambican miombo woodlands hold immense untapped potential in the fight against climate change. A recent study, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, has revealed that these crucial ecosystems store between 1.5 to 2.2 times more carbon than earlier estimates suggested. Led by carbon data provider Sylvera, the research was conducted by an international team,…
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University of Wyoming Researchers Analyze Economic Effects on Blue Hydrogen Production
In a significant stride towards cleaner and more affordable energy, University of Wyoming researchers have released a study examining the economic implications of federal incentives on large-scale blue hydrogen production. The analysis, led by Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering and a professor of environmental engineering at the University of…
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Yale Researchers Discover Solar Efficiency Secrets in Giant Clams
Yale University scientists have made a remarkable discovery that could revolutionize the solar energy industry. By studying the light-use efficiency of giant clams, researchers have uncovered mechanisms that could lead to significant improvements in solar energy technologies. In a recent study published in the journal PRX Energy, the team at Yale revealed that giant clams…
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Drone Technology Enhances Restoration and Resilience of Hawaiian Fishponds
Scientists and fishpond stewards in Hawai‘i have discovered a groundbreaking use for drone technology, providing new hope for the restoration and resilience of traditional Native Hawaiian fishponds, known as loko iʻa. These efforts, led by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i (UH), were recently published in the Journal of Remote Sensing and offer promising advancements…
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Ephemeral Streams’ Impact on U.S. Water Quality Revealed in Groundbreaking Study
Ephemeral streams, or those that flow only briefly after precipitation events, are a significant pathway for water transfer and have substantial implications for water quality, a recent study published in the journal Science has found. These streams, which transport pollutants, sediments and nutrients from land surfaces to larger bodies of water, contribute a remarkable proportion…
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Breakthrough Study Reveals Melanin From Cuttlefish Ink as the Future of Sustainable Biomass
In a groundbreaking study led by Michinari Kohri, an associate professor from Chiba University’s Graduate School of Engineering, researchers have uncovered the significant potential of melanin as a sustainable biomass resource. This study, published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, analyzed the chemical decomposition of melanin, primarily sourced from the ink sacs of cuttlefish, and…
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Ecological Society of America Highlights Groundbreaking Research on Climate Change, Wildlife and Biodiversity
In a series of remarkable developments, the Ecological Society of America (ESA) has released new research that could redefine our understanding of ecological dynamics amidst climate change. The studies, published across ESA’s esteemed journals, delve into pressing environmental issues ranging from the spread of lodgepole pine in Alaska’s boreal forests to the vulnerability of white-tailed…
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Researchers Unveil Breakthrough in Energy-Efficient Brain-Inspired Computing
Computers have made remarkable strides in processing power, prediction capabilities and data communication, often surpassing human capabilities. Yet, in one critical area, they lag significantly behind the human brain — energy efficiency. “The most efficient computers are still approximately four orders of magnitude — that’s 10,000 times — higher in energy requirements compared to the…
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Researchers Unlock Key to Winter Precipitation Origins, Aiding Future Water Planning
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Arizona State University, in collaboration with Salt River Project (SRP) and Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain, have uncovered new insights into the origins of winter precipitation in Arizona. This discovery holds significant potential for improving water management and planning in the rapidly growing Phoenix metropolitan area. The Phoenix…
