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U-M Astronomers Peer Deeper Into Mysterious Flame Nebula

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, a team of researchers, including astronomers from the University of Michigan, are closing in on the answer to a looming cosmic question.

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Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air

Scientists break down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air.

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Study Reveals How Agave Plants Survive Extreme Droughts

Researchers use terahertz spectroscopy to explore how agaves retain water in dry environments, offering insights for drought-resistant crops.

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Concrete Evidence: Japanese Buildings Absorb 14% of Cement Production’s Carbon Footprint

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that Japan’s concrete structures—including buildings and infrastructure—absorb and store about 14% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated during cement production.

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The Yucca and the Moth: How Extreme Weather Impacts the Timing of Biological Events

Whether it is flowers sprouting in the spring, cicadas mating in the blistering heat of summer, or caterpillars hatching to feed on their favorite host plant – across the natural world, the timing of biological events is so important it spawned its own scientific discipline: phenology.

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Putting Vegetarian Options Higher up on Hotel Menus Could Reduce Carbon Emissions

Changing our dining habits in hotels could significantly reduce carbon emissions by simply arranging restaurant menus differently, which can lead to a dramatic increase in vegetarian orders, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. 

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Clothes Dryers and the Bottom Line: Switching to Air Drying Can Save Hundreds

Researchers from the University of Michigan are hoping their new study will inspire some Americans to rethink their relationship with laundry.

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Study: Climate Change Will Reduce the Number of Satellites That Can Safely Orbit in Space

Increasing greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the atmosphere’s ability to burn up old space junk, MIT scientists report.

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AI Has ‘Great Potential’ for Detecting Wildfires, New Study of the Amazon Rainforest Suggests

Integrating this new technology with current AI systems could help detect wildfires, such as the devastating LA blazes, to enhance earlier warning strategies – experts believe.

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Tropical Forests in the Americas Are Struggling to Keep Pace With Climate Change

Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. 

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