Global rice production nearly doubled between the 1960s and the 2010s, despite the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Digitization of Centuries of Canadian Weather Records Promises to Improve Climate Understanding
Researchers have uncovered and digitized nearly two million 18th and 19th century weather observations from across Canada that offer new insights into how the country’s climate has changed over time.
Microplastics Mapped in Living Tissue for the First Time
Visualising microplastics inside living tissue without altering or destroying it lays important groundwork for future studies.
Scientist Creates ‘Mini Universe’ to Measure Time Without a Clock
Combining cold-atom experiments with ideas from stochastic thermodynamics and quantum gravity offers a new lab perspective on one of physics' oldest conundrums.
A Shot of Carbon Dioxide Rewires How Cement Sets
New research reveals the chemical sequence triggered by CO₂ injection in cement paste, capturing a fleeting intermediate reaction for the first time using real-time Raman spectroscopy.
From Speed to Stability: How Ageing Changes the Way We Walk
Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research — with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright.




