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Snowfall and Clouds May Slow East Antarctic Ice Loss in a Warmer World

A new modeling study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, suggests that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet may be more resilient to extreme long-term warming than previously estimated.

Study Finds Amazon Rainforest Now Releases More Carbon Than it Absorbs

The Amazon rainforest in South America is so critical to the health of Earth’s atmosphere that it’s known as the “lungs of the planet.”

Study Addresses Honey Bee Declines After Blueberry Pollination With New Feed Supplement

Washington produces more blueberries than any other U.S. state, but farmers sometimes struggle to obtain honey bees to pollinate the plants and produce bountiful, delicious fruit.

Semiconductor Breakthrough Overcomes Major Challenge in Capturing Solar Energy

A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a novel semiconductor that overcomes a key limitation with light-harvesting materials.

Schools Increasingly Affected by Poor Air Quality as Wildfire Smoke Becomes More Common

American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions clean, a new national study shows.