Climate change has significantly increased the amount of land burned by wildfires across the world, according to the most robust study of its kind.
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Reducing the Impacts of Climate and Land-Use on Diseases
New research is investigating how climate and land-use change, as well as government policies, will affect the spread of some diseases that pose a particular threat to humans, animals or plants.
Today’s Glacial Retreat is a Recent Phenomenon
Around 12,000 years ago, the most recent ice age had ended, Earth’s climate warmed, and glaciers shrank back.
Harnessing Plant Odors to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture
Exploring how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enhance plant defense and offer sustainable pest control solutions.
Sahara Desert Dust Is Helping Oceans Thrive
Iron is a micronutrient indispensable for life, enabling processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and DNA synthesis.
Gardens Prevent Pollinators From Starving When Farmland Nectar Is Scarce, New Study Finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.