In early February 2025, bushfires ignited in northwestern Tasmania, where they have continued to burn on the island for more than a week amid windy, warm, and dry conditions.
Smoke Billows From Bushfires in Tasmania
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Micro-nano plastics Make Other Pollutants More Dangerous to Plants and Intestinal Cells
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health that raise fresh concerns about food safety from plastic pollution.
Hot Crocs Show Impacts of a Warming Climate
Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, with higher body temperatures changing their behaviour.
Why We Need to Expand the Search for Climate-Friendly Microalgae
As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, microalgae stand out as an underutilised yet promising resource.
Research Uses AI to Make Infrastructure More Resilient, Sustainable
From predicting potholes to designing more durable concrete, artificial intelligence is paving the way for smarter infrastructure, a University of Mississippi researcher says.
Pivot Bio is Using Microbial Nitrogen to Make Agriculture More Sustainable
The Haber-Bosch process, which converts atmospheric nitrogen to make ammonia fertilizer, revolutionized agriculture and helped feed the world’s growing population, but it also created huge environmental problems.
