According to recent research, the impact of different species and their traits on human wellbeing cannot be overstated. Well-functioning ecosystems are crucial to human health and wellbeing, and human-biodiversity interactions deliver wellbeing gains that can lead to substantial healthcare cost savings when scaled-up across populations. The study showed that the presence of biodiversity in human-inhabitedContinue reading “The Importance of Well-Functioning Ecosystems on Human Wellbeing”
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Potential Devastation to Amphibians in North America if Fungal Pathogen Invades
New research has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) could pose a significant risk to amphibian biodiversity if introduced to North America. The fungus, which has already decimated populations in Europe, Asia, and Africa, attacks the skin of salamanders, newts, and other amphibians. The infection can cause fatal disruptions to water and electrolyteContinue reading “Potential Devastation to Amphibians in North America if Fungal Pathogen Invades”
Assessing the Impact of a Warming World on Earth’s Ability to Offset Carbon Emissions
As global temperatures continue to rise, concerns about the impacts of climate change on human lives and ecosystems are intensifying. One significant issue is Earth’s ability to offset carbon emissions, which is essential to mitigate climate change impacts. Fortunately, new research has recently been undertaken to measure the temperature sensitivity of ecosystem respiration, which isContinue reading “Assessing the Impact of a Warming World on Earth’s Ability to Offset Carbon Emissions”
Unlocking the Potential of Water – A New Frontier of Material Recovery
In the world of supply chain management, finding new sources of valuable materials is a constant challenge. While traditional mining and extraction methods have long been relied upon, scientists are now exploring innovative ways to recover raw materials from an unlikely source: water. Water is everywhere, and it is estimated that the Earth’s oceans aloneContinue reading “Unlocking the Potential of Water – A New Frontier of Material Recovery”
The Link Between Climate Change and Violence Throughout History
Climate change has been a hot topic for quite some time now, and for good reason. It affects not only our environment but also our socio-economic aspects. Recently, researchers have found that violence is one of the fallouts of climate change. In early Andean populations, climate change likely led to violence due to its effectsContinue reading “The Link Between Climate Change and Violence Throughout History”
The Surprising Discovery of Life under Our Feet – Microbes Thriving in Groundwater and Producing Oxygen in the Dark
Recent research conducted by a team of scientists has revealed a fascinating discovery about the ancient groundwaters beneath the Canadian prairies. The team surveyed groundwater samples from aquifers covering over 80,000 square miles and found not only diverse and active microbial communities, but surprisingly large numbers of microbial cells. What’s more, some of these microbesContinue reading “The Surprising Discovery of Life under Our Feet – Microbes Thriving in Groundwater and Producing Oxygen in the Dark”
Exploring Hydrogeochemical Changes with Machine Learning
A group of researchers recently utilized a machine learning model to analyze the impact of human activities on hydrogeochemical changes in U.S. rivers. By collecting data from 226 different river monitoring sites, the team built two machine learning models that accurately predicted the monthly salinity and alkalinity levels found at each location. These models providedContinue reading “Exploring Hydrogeochemical Changes with Machine Learning”
How Weather Anomalies are Affecting Insect Activity – Insights and Statistics
Over the last several decades, global temperatures have been on the rise, affecting insect activity patterns around the world. However, recent research suggests that extreme weather events are having an even greater impact on insect behavior than the average temperature increase. In fact, weather anomalies such as higher frequency of heat waves, droughts, and heavyContinue reading “How Weather Anomalies are Affecting Insect Activity – Insights and Statistics”
A Baking Soda Solution for Clean Hydrogen Storage – Investigating the Promising Properties of a Common, Earth-abundant Salt
With the world’s ever-growing energy demands, many are looking to hydrogen fuel cells as a clean and efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuels. However, a major challenge in the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells is the safe and efficient storage of the hydrogen gas. This is where common, Earth-abundant compounds like baking soda or sodiumContinue reading “A Baking Soda Solution for Clean Hydrogen Storage – Investigating the Promising Properties of a Common, Earth-abundant Salt”
Droughts and Trees: The Surprising Connection
Droughts are often viewed as a natural disaster, causing devastation to crops and wildlife. However, when it comes to trees, the impact of a drought can be more complex than we realize. In fact, some trees actually thrive during drought conditions. A recent study found that drought can increase growth in certain trees, such asContinue reading “Droughts and Trees: The Surprising Connection”
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