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Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Sinkholes: Is climate change causing more? DW 07/25/2025

Sinkholes threaten homes and lives, particularly in vulnerable regions due to natural erosion and human activities.
#climate-change
Europe news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, scientists warn

The Gulf Stream's potential collapse could lead to severe freezing in parts of Europe, as indicated by recent scientific findings.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Only two years left of world's carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn

Global emissions must drop significantly to maintain a 66% chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, with only two years left in the carbon budget.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

COMIC: Exploring the ocean's wonderous, mysterious depths

The ocean is responsible for about half of the world's oxygen production.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Everglades scientist surrenders to serve jail sentence over 'trade secrets' legal battle

"The foundation has no trade secrets, but they do wish to hide anything that would embarrass them or worse," Van Lent told WLRN News outside the Miami-Dade County courthouse before surrendering.
Miami
#geoengineering
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

UK funds controversial geoengineering projects to trial Earth-cooling tech

The UK is funding significant geoengineering projects to combat climate change, with a focus on responsible research and potential long-term solutions.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Toxic Legacies and Transformative Learning: MPA-ESP Students Explore the Gowanus Canal

The Gowanus Canal exemplifies the intersection of industrial pollution, environmental policy, and community activism in addressing urban environmental challenges.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Conspiracy theorists are blaming flash floods on cloud seeding - it has to stop

Cloud seeding is an attempt to make precipitation fall from clouds by injecting a mineral similar to ice, allowing small water droplets to freeze and fall as heavier ice particles.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man charged in murder investigation after scientist fatally injured on Dundee street

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Dr Fortune Gomo in Dundee.
#pfas
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of forever chemicals'

Efforts to narrow the definition of 'forever chemicals' threaten public health regulations.
Scientists advocate for a broad classification of Pfas to ensure effective regulation.
Beer
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

A New Study Found Forever Chemicals in Beer

Many beers may contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS due to local water sources.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

$88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space, dealing major blow to climate monitoring

MethaneSat satellite has lost contact, impeding efforts to monitor and curb potent methane emissions.
#biotechnology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are perilously close to the point of no return': climate scientist on Amazon rainforest's future

Deforestation and climate change threaten the Amazon rainforest, risking irreversible ecological change.
Carlos Nobre emphasizes urgent action is required to protect the Amazon from tipping points.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Antarctic ice has grown again but this does not buck overall melt trend

Antarctic ice gained mass from 2021 to 2023, showing climate change follows a jagged path with temporary gains amid long-term losses.
Data science
#sustainability
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
#microplastics
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago

'Space umbrella' returns first striking images of Earth's forests

Biomass's mission is the first detailed measurement of forest carbon from space using innovative radar technology.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Scientists use bacteria to convert plastic into paracetamol

The researchers discovered that by guiding living Escherichia coli bacteria, they could trigger natural processes to transform waste into valuable medicinal compounds like paracetamol.
OMG science
#microbiology
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

Microbes hold potential solutions for some of humanity's biggest challenges, as researchers explore and manipulate them in various environments.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Mighty microbes - the invisible forces that can save the world

Microbes are essential allies in maintaining ecological balance and human health, challenging historical misconceptions about their role in our world.
#lake-tahoe
SF food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found in 31 of 32 river samples across the UK, raising serious concerns about human reproduction.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Sailor Snaps Photo of Black Iceberg With Dark Veins

"It's something you don't see very often," Antoniussen said. "I just ran to my room and took my phone and snapped this picture."
New York Islanders
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A drop in the ocean: does experimental technology hold the key to saving the world's seas?

Ebb Carbon signs significant deal with Microsoft to combat ocean acidification through innovative alkaline solutions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

Never has your knowledge and expertise been more relevant than today, and never have we known - at least in the modern world - a time where the life's work of scientists is so openly scorned or ignored by those who claim to lead.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Reforestation can't undo global warming, but it could help, study says

Reforestation is not a silver bullet. It's a powerful strategy, but it has to be paired with serious emissions reductions.
OMG science
Cannabis
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Drugs, diseases and dog DNA - study reveals what's really in the air Dubliners breathe

Dublin's air contains traces of cannabis and magic mushrooms, revealed through DNA analysis.
Dr. Duffy's study indicates surprising diversity in urban air quality.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

'We're still standing ... We can still do important work' - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts are severely impacting climate research, risking the ability to address climate change effectively.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Saratoga city commissioners to lead scenic hike through park, preserve

Moderately challenging group hike scheduled at Stevens Creek County Park on June 14.
Saratoga High School students created an innovative drone CO2 monitoring system.
History
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How white-tailed deer came back from the brink of extinction

White-tailed deer were nearly extinct a century ago but now number millions due to conservation and management efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans could come into effect after major drought warning

A hosepipe ban could be on the cards this summer, experts have warned, following one of the driest springs on record.
UK news
New York Islanders
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

Peregrine falcon populations are declining again due to bird flu, despite previous conservation successes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Geologically complex regions more prone to landslides, study suggests

Yifan Zhang and colleagues suggest that regions with higher geological complexity are more prone to landslides, providing insights for better landslide prediction and management.
Science
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

A silent component of smog can foul the nighttime air, making air quality worse, Caltech study says

Caltech researchers found ammonium nitrate constitutes half of fine particulate pollution on Southern California's worst air days, indicating air quality alerts may underestimate health risks.
Alternative transportation
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

New study of San Francisco Bay fish confirms concentrations of PFAS aka 'forever chemicals'

Staying Climate Ready often means staying aware of the impact we make with our choices, especially regarding the consumption of fish containing forever chemicals.
Portland food
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Inside the Controversial Geoengineering Work to Refreeze the Arctic's Disappearing Ice

The Arctic sea ice is at its smallest extent on record, with concerns about its impending seasonal disappearance due to global warming.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dogs are being trained to weed out eggs of invasive spotted lanternflies in US

Canine units are being used to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly by locating its eggs before they hatch.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Can we learn to live with wildfires? DW 05/19/2025

Extreme wildfires in Europe are on the rise due to climate change and urbanization, with significant economic impacts.
Drought conditions are predicted to increase the frequency of devastating fires across Europe.
#marine-biology
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

High school student biologists help research and restore North Bay watershed

The student's hands-on research is restoring local streams while encouraging biodiversity, making a significant impact on Petaluma's waterways.
Silicon Valley
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Do look up: how science and international cooperation closed the ozone hole

The discovery of ozone depletion spurred rapid global action, leading to the Montreal Protocol as a landmark in international science-diplomacy.
#deep-sea-exploration
Roam Research
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Humans have explored less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, leaving vast portions of the deep ocean a mystery.
Roam Research
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Humans have explored less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, leaving vast portions of the deep ocean a mystery.
Relationships
fromNature
2 months ago

'Forever' molecules arrange themselves into cell-like structures

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances can self-organize into membranes, mimicking biological cells, contributing to their environmental persistence.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Ancient Poems Reveal the History of the Endangered Yangtze Porpoise

Ancient poetry serves as a vital tool for understanding the historical distribution and conservation status of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Can Mexico bring back the endangered axolotl?

Axolotls may have a chance at survival thanks to successful adaptation to artificial wetlands, despite facing extreme endangerment.
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A small study indicated that receiving the COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose resulted in a faster and more effective immune response.
OMG science
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

A forensic investigator of glacier change

Glaciers like Steindalsbreen are retreating due to climate change, affecting their environmental role and the ecosystems dependent on them.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

My Week in Westminster at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme

The Royal Society's Pairing Scheme connects scientists with policymakers, facilitating knowledge exchange to enhance environmental policy effectiveness.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Our medications are leaking into waterways and may be changing fish behavior

Pharmaceutical pollution in waterways affects fish behavior.
Clobazam increased migration success in Atlantic salmon during a controlled study.
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | We Found a Work Around to Trump Defunding Science

The National Nature Assessment was abruptly halted under the Trump administration, prompting scientists to regroup and revitalize their efforts independently.
OMG science
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Microbes Are Cleaning the Gowanus Canal, Researchers Find

Microbes in the Gowanus Canal are thriving and aiding in environmental remediation despite extreme pollution conditions.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
OMG science
fromPhys
3 months ago

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

Microorganisms in Gowanus Canal have developed extensive pollution-fighting genes, offering potential for sustainable waterway cleanup.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Photos: Scientists trace a butterfly migration route that is millions of years old

From the perspective of these butterflies, which live only five weeks in their adult life, the world is always blooming.
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