[ad_1] As species declines are reported more and more frequently around the world, with climate change and human activities being the biggest drivers of species loss, researchers and conservationists are racing to …
Read More »Traumatic injuries linked to higher risk of mental health issues • Earth.com
[ad_1] When people experience major injuries that require hospital admission, such as car accidents or serious falls, their risk of being admitted for mental health disorders is significantly increased, according to a …
Read More »Scientists work to enhance drought-resistant plants • Earth.com
[ad_1] As scientists prepare to fight the increasing effects of climate change, one area has posed difficulties: engineering drought-resistant plants that grow as well as their unaltered counterparts. Enter Dr. Ana Caño-Delgado, …
Read More »Monarch butterfly populations drop by 80 percent in Florida • Earth.com
[ad_1] Monarch butterfly populations in North Central Florida have been declining since 1985, and have dropped by 80 percent since 2005. Study co-author Jaret Daniels, an associate professor in the University of …
Read More »New solar technology can simultaneously heat and cool the air • Earth.com
[ad_1] In an unprecedented study, researchers from Stanford University have shown that the heat of the sun and the coldness of space can be collected simultaneously with a single device. The results …
Read More »The number of calories we burn varies during the day • Earth.com
[ad_1] A new study found that the number of calories burned by an individual at rest fluctuates at different times of the day. At rest, people burn 10% more calories in the …
Read More »Cockatoos can fashion tools to help them access food • Earth.com
[ad_1] The animal kingdom is filled with animals that use and fashion tools to make their lives easier, usually as a means to get food. For example, otters use rocks to crack …
Read More »Vous pouvez désormais suivre les appels de baleines depuis la mer en utilisant une application • Earth.com
[ad_1] Vous avez entendu parler de l'observation des baleines, mais qu'en est-il de leur écoute? Maintenant, grâce à un vaste projet de recherche appelé Orcasound, vous pouvez écouter les baleines orques en …
Read More »Is thriving corn production in the Midwest sustainable? • Earth.com
[ad_1] Corn production in the US Midwest has been growing strongly for the past 70 years and new research shows that climate change has played an important role in the abundance of …
Read More »Smokers Must Quit Smoking for 16 Years to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk • Earth.com
[ad_1] In the United States, smoking is declining and researchers have quantified the benefits of quitting for health. However, new research from American Heart Association revealed that it takes over 15 years …
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