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The ostrich is an obvious model for investigating how large animals are affected by the large fluctuations in temperatures we will experience in the future.
Great Potential for Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage Systems
Aquifer thermal energy storage systems can largely contribute to climate-friendly heating and cooling of buildings: Heated water is stored in the underground and pumped up, if needed.
Gully Erosion Prediction Tools Can Lead to Better Land Management
Soil erosion is a significant problem for agricultural production, impacting soil quality and causing pollutants to enter waterways.
Hawaii’s Coral Reefs Get $2 Million Insurance Policy
U.S.-based conservation group the Nature Conservancy has taken out a $2 million insurance policy for Hawaii’s coral reefs.
New Technology Maps Movement of Microscopic Algae, Crucial to Ocean Health
The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter.