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New York Islanders
fromBrooklyn Eagle
12 hours ago

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

Peregrine falcon populations are declining again due to bird flu, despite previous conservation successes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Geologically complex regions more prone to landslides, study suggests

Yifan Zhang and colleagues suggest that regions with higher geological complexity are more prone to landslides, providing insights for better landslide prediction and management.
Science
#climate-change
Science
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Elizabeth Kolbert Is Cataloging the Climate Crisis

Elizabeth Kolbert highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to overcome climate challenges while addressing humanity's role in these crises.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Famous Climate Observatory's Lease May End Because of DOGE

The Mauna Loa Observatory, crucial for tracking greenhouse gases, faces potential closure affecting vital climate data collection.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The ozone hole is HEALING - and could soon close for good

The ozone hole above Antarctica is healing due to reduced CFC usage, indicating a successful global environmental effort.
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This is what your life will be like when the world hits a dangerous climate tipping point

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2050 is likely unattainable, with recent trends suggesting 2.7°C warming by century's end.
Data science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

As climate science disappears from government websites, here's how to still access the data

The permanence of online information relies on human action, especially as the Trump administration works to dismantle scientific data availability.
Europe news
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 months ago

Glaciers in the Alps have shrunk 39% in two decades, data shows

Glacial melt in the European Alps is unprecedented at 39% loss in two decades, significantly impacting water supply and climate.
Science
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Elizabeth Kolbert Is Cataloging the Climate Crisis

Elizabeth Kolbert highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to overcome climate challenges while addressing humanity's role in these crises.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Famous Climate Observatory's Lease May End Because of DOGE

The Mauna Loa Observatory, crucial for tracking greenhouse gases, faces potential closure affecting vital climate data collection.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The ozone hole is HEALING - and could soon close for good

The ozone hole above Antarctica is healing due to reduced CFC usage, indicating a successful global environmental effort.
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This is what your life will be like when the world hits a dangerous climate tipping point

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2050 is likely unattainable, with recent trends suggesting 2.7°C warming by century's end.
Data science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

As climate science disappears from government websites, here's how to still access the data

The permanence of online information relies on human action, especially as the Trump administration works to dismantle scientific data availability.
Europe news
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 months ago

Glaciers in the Alps have shrunk 39% in two decades, data shows

Glacial melt in the European Alps is unprecedented at 39% loss in two decades, significantly impacting water supply and climate.
more#climate-change
#health-risks
fromwww.dailynews.com
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

A silent component of smog can foul the nighttime air, making air quality worse, Caltech study says

fromwww.dailynews.com
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

A silent component of smog can foul the nighttime air, making air quality worse, Caltech study says

more#health-risks
#public-health
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

As Happened in Texas, Ignoring EPA Science Will Allow Pollution and Cancer to Fester

The Trump administration's closure of the EPA's independent research office threatens public health by undermining environmental safeguards.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

As Happened in Texas, Ignoring EPA Science Will Allow Pollution and Cancer to Fester

The Trump administration's closure of the EPA's independent research office threatens public health by undermining environmental safeguards.
more#public-health
#agriculture
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertiliser use and advance sustainable agriculture

Discovery of a mechanism enhancing plant roots' attraction to soil microbes could reduce reliance on artificial fertilizers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertiliser use and advance sustainable agriculture

Discovery of a mechanism enhancing plant roots' attraction to soil microbes could reduce reliance on artificial fertilizers.
more#agriculture
#health
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.
Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Mighty microbes - the invisible forces that can save the world

Microbes are essential allies in maintaining ecological balance and human health, challenging historical misconceptions about their role in our world.
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.
Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

Mighty microbes - the invisible forces that can save the world

Microbes are essential allies in maintaining ecological balance and human health, challenging historical misconceptions about their role in our world.
more#health
#marine-biology
Roam Research
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Humans have explored less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, leaving vast portions of the deep ocean a mystery.
Roam Research
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Humans have explored less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor, leaving vast portions of the deep ocean a mystery.
more#marine-biology
#biodiversity
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of neglected' species

Conservation funding biases prioritize iconic species, neglecting vital but less charismatic organisms, which undermines biodiversity.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of neglected' species

Conservation funding biases prioritize iconic species, neglecting vital but less charismatic organisms, which undermines biodiversity.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
more#biodiversity
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Limited surveying of the deep sea, a tiny 0.001%

Researchers estimate that only 0.0006 to 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been observed since 1958, highlighting a vast unexplored area.
OMG science
#microbiology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
more#microbiology
#conservation
more#conservation
#microplastics
Data science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

A new tool improves the identification of airborne microplastics using chemical fingerprints, aiming to enhance understanding of their types.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are found in alarming concentrations in all major rivers across Europe.
Invisible microplastics pose a greater ecological threat than visible particles.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Microplastic pollution significantly disrupts marine life by interfering with biomineralisation and accelerating plastic degradation.
Data science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

A new tool improves the identification of airborne microplastics using chemical fingerprints, aiming to enhance understanding of their types.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are found in alarming concentrations in all major rivers across Europe.
Invisible microplastics pose a greater ecological threat than visible particles.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Environment
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Microplastic pollution significantly disrupts marine life by interfering with biomineralisation and accelerating plastic degradation.
more#microplastics
OMG science
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Daily briefing: COVID booster jabs given in the same arm as the original work faster

A COVID-19 booster in the same arm as the first dose is more effective.
Democratic committees cite science more than Republican committees.
Urban spiders adapt their web-building to environmental vibrations.
#sustainability
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
more#sustainability
#pharmaceutical-pollution
more#pharmaceutical-pollution
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | We Found a Work Around to Trump Defunding Science

The National Nature Assessment was abruptly halted under the Trump administration, prompting scientists to regroup and revitalize their efforts independently.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
OMG science
fromPhys
1 month ago

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

Microorganisms in Gowanus Canal have developed extensive pollution-fighting genes, offering potential for sustainable waterway cleanup.
OMG science
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

From 488m to 10km: Oceananigans Sets New Standards in Climate Science | HackerNoon

Innovative computational techniques are essential for enhancing ocean simulations without incurring excessive computational costs.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nature's secret soundscape: listen with me to the world's quietest creatures

Passive acoustic monitoring helps scientists discover rich sounds from more-than-human environments, despite the increasing noise pollution caused by humans.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Government's Rock Librarian

"Being a geologist, you can do a lot of different things in oil or mining or academia, but I always liked the idea of doing science motivated by what the public wants."
Women in technology
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Where fog is helping against water shortages DW 03/16/2025

Fog harvesting is an effective solution for water shortages in arid regions, providing a sustainable source of fresh water for communities.
#collaboration
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

'Science is happening': Israeli and Palestinian scientists continue collaborations amid conflict

The collaboration between Israeli and international ornithologists exemplifies how science can foster peaceful coexistence during conflict.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Causal claims, causal assumptions and protected area impact - Nature

The authors represent a collaborative effort from various institutions focusing on environmental science.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

'Science is happening': Israeli and Palestinian scientists continue collaborations amid conflict

The collaboration between Israeli and international ornithologists exemplifies how science can foster peaceful coexistence during conflict.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Causal claims, causal assumptions and protected area impact - Nature

The authors represent a collaborative effort from various institutions focusing on environmental science.
more#collaboration
Europe news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Plastic bags and cans found at deepest point in Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is heavily polluted, with significant marine litter discovered at extreme depths, indicating a severe environmental issue.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: From the Palisades to Palos Verdes, L.A.'s altered landscapes challenge memory itself

The Palos Verdes landslide is moving westward at 4 inches per week, posing immediate risk to local structures.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SFSU Estuary and Ocean Science Center appeals to donors for funding as it faces closure

The closure of San Francisco Bay's only marine lab jeopardizes essential ecological research due to lack of funding.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say

The Independent focuses on impactful journalism across various social issues while ensuring accessibility through donations instead of paywalls.
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