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Dec 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Ants and Plants Dance with Temperature

Ever thought about how ants and plants hang out together? It's all about mutual benefit. Some plants make sweet treats called extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) for ants. In return, ants guard the plants against hungry critters. But what happens when it gets hot? A study in Brazil's Caatinga dry forest fo

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Dec 09 2024ENVIRONMENT

Urban Wastewater: A Greener Approach from China

China is facing a double whammy: water scarcity and excess greenhouse gases. Guess who’s a major culprit? Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)! They guzzle up water and belch out greenhouse gases. The tricky part? These two are connected, like a vicious cycle. Scientists in China’s Yellow River Basin

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Dec 09 2024ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Carbon Balance: How Rain and Trees Fight Climate Change

You might think that all greenhouse gas emissions come from factories and cars, right? Not in Brazil! Here, the biggest source is actually farms and forests. That's because trees and plants can soak up carbon dioxide, making them natural air filters. We wanted to see how this affects Brazil's carbon

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Dec 09 2024ENVIRONMENT

Caring for Urban Greens: How Planting Makes Us Feel Better

Did you know that taking care of plants in the city can make us healthier and happier? Scientists found out how this works in Kuching, Malaysia, a city known for its mix of people from different backgrounds. By talking to folks who plant and grow things in the city, they discovered that caring for p

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Dec 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Model's Surprise Hit in Germany's Flatlands

Imagine a water model like WaSiM-ETH thriving in the hilly regions, but it's the flatlands of Northern Germany where it stole the show. While it handled slight inclines with ease, the model faced some bumps in completely flat areas. The key to its success? Understanding how different soil types and

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Dec 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

L. A. Mountain Lions Adapt to City Life by Going Nocturnal

In the heart of Los Angeles, mountain lions are shifting their schedules to avoid people. A new study found that these big cats, like the famous P-22, are becoming more active at night to steer clear of hikers, bikers, and other recreation enthusiasts. While this strategy helps them coexist with hum

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Dec 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Young Tropical Forests: The Fast Recovery Story

Young tropical secondary forests, while they may not look impressive, are crucial for capturing carbon quickly. Scientists studied 36 of these forests in Ghana, ranging from 2. 3 to 3. 6 years old, from both dry and wet regions. They found that these forests were storing about 115 tons of biomass pe

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

California's Coastal Jolt: A Quick Tsunami Warning

Imagine waking up to the ground shaking and then hearing about a tsunami warning. That's what happened in California last Thursday morning. Around 10:44 am, a strong earthquake struck about 62 miles off the coast of Ferndale. This quake was of magnitude 7. 0 and was a type called a strike-slip, wher

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

China's Urban Spaces Face Future Weather Challenges

As the world grapples with global warming, frequent extreme weather events are becoming a norm. China, known for its rapid urban growth, is no exception. Scientists have taken a close look at how climate and land conditions might change in the future and found that while drought-ridden areas might d

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Dec 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Crane Habits and Wind Turbines: A Coastal Conundrum

Ever wondered how wind turbines might affect the lives of red-crowned cranes? Scientists in Yancheng, East China, have been exploring this very question. They tracked these birds using GPS and discovered that cranes tend to keep their distance from wind farms, avoiding potential collisions. However,

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