Many recent studies assume that elderly people are at particular risk of dying from extreme heat as the planet warms.
High Heat Is Preferentially Killing the Young, Not the Old, New Research Finds
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Record-Low Antarctic Sea Ice Can be Explained and Forecast Months out by Patterns in Winds
Amid all the changes in Earth’s climate, sea ice in the stormy Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was, for a long time, an odd exception.
Europe’s Native Oyster Ecosystems Have ‘Collapsed’
Scientists have revealed that Europe’s native oyster ecosystem has declined to the extent that it has ‘collapsed’, highlighting the importance of ambitious restoration initiatives.
Nighttime Lights Reveal Industrial Activity in the Arctic
The Arctic is shaped by its cold, harsh climate and limited daylight hours during winter. But the typically frigid region is warming about four times faster than the rest of the planet, which has facilitated more transportation and increased development.
Researchers Develop New Shape-Changing Polymer
A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed.
A New Biodegradable Material to Replace Certain Microplastics
Microplastics are an environmental hazard found nearly everywhere on Earth, released by the breakdown of tires, clothing, and plastic packaging.
