A new study published today in Current Biology, "Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones," reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels (Pterodroma deserta), a wide-ranging seabird in the North Atlantic, exhibit unique foraging behaviors during hurricane season.
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Mining Rare Earth Metals From Electronic Waste
ETH researchers are developing a process inspired by nature that efficiently recovers europium from old fluorescent lamps.
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Study: Weaker Ocean Circulation Could Enhance CO2 Buildup in the Atmosphere
As climate change advances, the ocean’s overturning circulation is predicted to weaken substantially.
UF Study Reveals Environmental Impact of Artificial Sweeteners
The human body’s inability to break down sucralose, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie food and drink products, is well established by scientific research.
Climate Change Drives Tree Species Towards Colder, Wetter Regions
Climate change is likely to drive tree species towards colder and wetter regions of their geographical distribution, a new study has shown.