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Rain Barrel Basics: Conserving Water but not Mosquito Habitats

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. 

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Researchers Discover Why Plastic Sheds Dangerous Fragments

The unique construction that makes plastic so useful also makes it prone to forming hazardous micro- and nanoscopic shards.

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Exposure to Air Pollution May Harm Brain Health of Older Adults

Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

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Warwick Astronomers Discover Doomed Pair of Spiralling Stars on Our Cosmic Doorstep

University of Warwick astronomers have discovered an extremely rare, high mass, compact binary star system only ~150 light years away. 

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Planetary Health Diet and Mediterranean Diet Associated With Similar Survival and Sustainability Benefits

Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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Oxygen is Running Low in Inland Waters—and Humans Are to Blame

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape—they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. 

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UMaine Research Examines Best Methods for Growing Atlantic Sea Scallops

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine’s aquaculture sector.

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Researchers Reveal Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease

A University of Maryland study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance. 

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Science ‘Storytelling’ Urgently Needed Amid Climate and Biodiversity Crisis

Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.  

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