The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.
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New York City’s Fireworks Display Prompts Temporary Surge of Air Pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan’s East River as part of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show.
How the Rising Earth in Antarctica Will Impact Future Sea Level Rise
The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in future sea level rise, a new study suggests.
Elephants on the Move: Mapping Connections Across African Landscapes
Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves.
Organic Nanozymes Have Broad Applications From Food and Agriculture to Biomedicine
Nanozymes are tiny, engineered substances that mimic the catalytic properties of natural enzymes, and they serve a variety of purposes in biomedicine, chemical engineering, and environmental applications.
A Blueprint for Building the Future: Eco-Friendly 3D Concrete Printing
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science is the first to explore how an emerging plant-based material, cellulose nanofibrils, could amplify the benefits of 3D-printed concrete technology.