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ESA and NASA Satellites Deliver First Joint Picture of Greenland Ice Sheet Melting

Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

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Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide

Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.

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Antarctic Iceberg Spins Out

When icebergs break from an ice shelf or large glacier front, they ride the ocean’s currents, spin in its eddies, shift with the tides, and are blown by the wind.

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Are Particle Emissions From Offshore Wind Farms Harmful for Blue Mussels?

After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle emissions into the environment. 

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First-Of-Its-Kind Study Uses Remote Sensing to Monitor Plastic Debris in Rivers and Lakes

Remote sensing creates a cost-effective solution to monitoring plastic pollution.

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New Research Shows Grasses Can Fortify Forests Against Buckthorn Invasion

New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn.

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Changes in Store for Atmospheric Rivers

Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the potent storms known as atmospheric rivers to evolve as the climate warms.

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Study Finds Fluoride in Water Does Not Affect Brain Development

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development.

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A New Method to Detect Dehydration in Plants

Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you’re not watering them enough?

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