Polar sea ice coverage was fourth-lowest on record for November.
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London Underground Polluted With Metallic Particles Small Enough to Enter Human Bloodstream
The London Underground is polluted with ultrafine metallic particles small enough to end up in the human bloodstream, according to University of Cambridge researchers.
Establishing Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices
A multi-institutional team of researchers led by The University of Texas at Arlington is launching an effort to provide small and underserved farmers in Texas, Arkansas and Missouri with resources to enhance the sustainability of their soybean production.
Harmful Fungal Toxins in Wheat: A Growing Threat Across Europe
Harmful fungal toxins are on the rise in Europe’s wheat and affect almost half of crops, according to a new study led by the University of Bath.
Early Green, Early Brown – Climate Change Leads to Earlier Senescence in Alpine Plants
Global warming is leading to longer growing seasons worldwide, with many plants growing earlier in spring and continuing longer in autumn thanks to warmer temperatures—so the general opinion.
Satellite Imagery Reveals That Wild African Elephants Choose Paths Leading Directly to Their Favourite Food
A study involving University of Oxford researchers used high-resolution satellite imagery to investigate how plant diversity affects elephant movements.