Beset by severe heat throughout the Australian summer, the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth mass bleaching in eight years.
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Eclipse Challenge: Clouds and Our Solar-Powered Earth
Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind.
Short-Term Exposure to High Levels of Air Pollution Kills 1M Globally Every Year
Every year, more than one million deaths globally occur because of exposure to short-term (hours to days) fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution, according to a new report, with Eastern Asia reporting more than 50 per cent of deaths attributable to short-term PM2.5 globally.
Nanodevices Can Produce Energy From Evaporating Tap or Seawater
EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified water, revealing a vast untapped energy potential.
Uncertainty in Measuring Biodiversity Change Could Hinder Progress Towards Global Targets for Nature
More than ever before, there is a growing interest in dedicating resources to stop the loss of biodiversity, as recently exemplified by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) decided at COP15 in December 2022.
Around 10,000 Steps a Day May Counteract Health Risks of High Sedentary Time
Increased step count linked to lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease regardless of time spent sedentary.