Study explores effects of particle emissions from offshore wind farms on blue mussels
After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment......»»
Sink to source: Arctic is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs
After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday......»»
Study challenges assertion that mealworms break down polystyrene
The capability of mealworms to digest and break down plastics has been challenged in a study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia......»»
Some glaciers in Antarctica have maintained considerable stability over the last millennia
A research study led by Marc Oliva, researcher at the University of Barcelona, analyzes the evolution of glaciers on the Hurd Peninsula in Antarctica, home to the Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base. This study, published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
New study highlights job challenges for people who stutter
People who stutter have lower earnings, experience underemployment and express lower job satisfaction than those who don't stutter, a new University of Florida study finds......»»
Illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal kill thousands of animals each year
A new study in the journal Nature Conservation highlights the grave impacts of illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal, India, where thousands of hunters gather during cultural or religious festivals to kill wildlife using traditional weapons such.....»»
Once-endangered Kirtland"s warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome
The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide continuing conservation effo.....»»
Flash deal: Apple"s 2024 iPad Air M2 falls to all-time low $469
Best Buy's Apple sale continues with a flash deal on the M2 iPad Air 11-inch that's now at an all-time best price of $469.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's iPad Air M2 today only.Pick up the 128GB Wi-Fi model in Blue at a $130 discount that's val.....»»
In a not-so-subtle signal to regulators, Blue Origin says New Glenn is ready
Blue Origin needs to fly the New Glenn rocket to identify where the vehicle has margin. Blue Origin said Tuesday that the test payload for the first launch of its new rocket, New.....»»
Avian flu cases are on the upswing at big dairy farms
Rise in cases amplifies concerns about consolidation in agriculture. A handful of dairy farms sprawl across the valley floor, ringed by the spikey, copper-colored San Jacinto moun.....»»
Ozone recovery delayed 17 years by feedstock emissions, old gear
A new study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics reveals a 17-year delay in the projected recovery of the ozone layer since 2006, underscoring the need for enhanced global environmental policies and enforcement......»»
AI"s power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds
Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators that continuously supply electricity to the fast-growing number of computer processi.....»»
Study finds increased income boosts birthweight outcomes
Higher incomes are often correlated with healthier pregnancies and babies, but is it really the money that matters? Sedimentary rocks that formed 390 million years ago, surprisingly, help provide the answer, at least for those who live above the Marc.....»»
"We live in a universe that is just right for us": Study proposes a test for the Anthropic Principle
The Anthropic Principle—stating that the universe we live in is fine-tuned to host life—was first proposed by Brandon Carter in 1973. Since then, it has sparked significant debate......»»
A new global carbon trading market could be held hostage by speculators
Our planet's future hangs in the balance due to the unabated greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. Treating these emissions as something that can be owned and exchanged in a market has been touted as a solution since the early 1990s, wh.....»»
Plans to stabilize Earth"s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels continue to rise and 2024 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record......»»
New study reveals link between owner demographics and canine nutrition
Dog owners have quite a bit of control over their pets' diets, and many have strong opinions on what kinds of diets are best for their canine friends......»»
Microsoft discontinues lackadaisically updated Surface Studio all-in-one desktop
This expensive all-in-one's unique screen was the only thing going for it. Microsoft has formally discontinued its Surface Studio all-in-one desktop, the company confirmed to Wind.....»»
Plankton study investigates how marine food webs respond to increasing alkalinity
The ocean naturally absorbs a quarter to a third of man-made CO2 emissions, but this process also leads to the acidification of seawater. By increasing the alkalinity of seawater through the addition of certain minerals (e.g., carbonates and silicate.....»»
Emissions from four Punjab district shows stubble burning leads to poorer health
Punjab is the epicenter of stubble burning in India. Although the majority of residents are aware of the harmful effects of burning crop waste, it is still a widespread practice, with serious consequences for health, household expenditures and the en.....»»
Robots give scientists unprecedented access to study coral reef biodiversity
Mesophotic coral ecosystems have some of the highest diversity of stony corals (Scleractinia) in the world, making them particularly important for researchers. These ecosystems are also unique because they host more native species compared to shallow.....»»