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Mixing Tree Species Does Not Always Make Forests More Drought-Resilient

Increasing tree species diversity is widely suggested as a way to help forests withstand climate change – especially prolonged droughts.

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Clownfish and Anemones Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change

The Red Sea, circled by desert landscapes, is home to marine life accustomed to the water’s bathtub-like temperatures—often reaching 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

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From the Atlantic to Asia: How an Ocean Thousands of Miles Away Dictates Rainfall on the Tibetan Plateau

Deep in the heart of Central Asia, the Kunlun Mountains form a vital barrier on the northern Tibetan Plateau.

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Oil Rig Study Reveals Vital Role of Tiny Hoverflies

A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.

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New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea

Sea surface height data from the Sentinel-6B satellite, led by NASA and ESA, will help with the development of marine weather forecasts, alerting ships to possible dangers.

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NASA Analysis Shows Sun’s Activity Ramping Up

The Sun has become increasingly active since 2008, a new NASA study shows.

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Climate Change Responsible for 1,700 Heat-Related Deaths in Single European Region, Oxford Study Finds

'Refining methods for attributing health impacts to climate change: a heat-mortality case study in Zürich' shows that climate change is not only increasing deaths during extreme heatwaves, but also on milder days when temperatures exceed local thresholds for human health.

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Warming Temps Alone Fail to Trigger Increased CO2 Levels From Soil

A study examining the effects of higher temperatures on soil shows that warming alone does not increase levels of carbon dioxide emitted from the soil. 

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New Mars Research Reveals Multiple Episodes of Habitability in Jezero Crater

New research using NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered strong evidence that Mars’ Jezero Crater experienced multiple episodes of fluid activity — each with conditions that could have supported life.

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Orange Rivers Signal Toxic Shift in Arctic Wilderness

Warming soil unleashes metals deadly to fish and food chains.

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