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To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature

Microbial diversity in our environment can enhance gut microbiome health and strengthen the immune system.

Unthinking obedience and the healing power of trees: 2024's best of Books in brief

Nature is vital for human health, positively influencing recovery and well-being.

To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature

Microbial diversity in our environment can enhance gut microbiome health and strengthen the immune system.

Unthinking obedience and the healing power of trees: 2024's best of Books in brief

Nature is vital for human health, positively influencing recovery and well-being.
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Behind the scenes of Nature News and Views in 2024

Saturn's moon may have a subsurface ocean, challenging previous theories of solid interiors.
Red mud could be repurposed into a sustainable iron source for steel production.
New design principles can improve building safety by controlling structural failure propagation.
Discovery of new enzymes opens possibilities for advanced genome editing.
#biodiversity

How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.

Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.

They're Sizing Up Earth's Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing.

The study aims to precisely measure carbon capture in a small section of the vast Amazon rainforest.

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa's forests

Studying Africa's tree canopies is vital for understanding biodiversity and carbon sinks.

Biologist Karen Lips Investigates Vanishing Tree Frogs in 'The Waiting'

The sudden disappearance of tree frogs in Costa Rica highlights the urgent mystery of environmental changes and biodiversity loss.

Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans

Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.

How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.

Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.

Humanity's noise is the natural world's enemy

Human-made noise disrupts ecosystems, highlighting the importance of silence for species survival.

They're Sizing Up Earth's Lungs. It Takes Tape Measures and Tree Climbing.

The study aims to precisely measure carbon capture in a small section of the vast Amazon rainforest.

The secret treasure trove still hidden in Africa's forests

Studying Africa's tree canopies is vital for understanding biodiversity and carbon sinks.

Biologist Karen Lips Investigates Vanishing Tree Frogs in 'The Waiting'

The sudden disappearance of tree frogs in Costa Rica highlights the urgent mystery of environmental changes and biodiversity loss.

Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans

Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.
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#sustainability

Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change

Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.

Scientists Propose Shooting $200 Trillion Worth of Pulverized Diamonds Into Atmosphere

Consider creative and unconventional methods for climate change mitigation.
The diamond dust concept highlights the importance of exploring various geoengineering options.

Planet Earth Is in Critical Condition. These are the Steps the World Must Take to Change That

The health of Earth's planetary boundaries is deteriorating, indicating severe risks to human life and ecosystems.

7 ounces of this yellow powder can capture as much CO2 as a tree

COF-999 could revolutionize direct air capture by being energy-efficient, cost-effective, and durable, potentially mitigating CO2 emissions significantly.

Leading Nature Index science cities in Earth and environmental science: Research output gathers pace in China

China is becoming a leading force in Earth and environmental sciences through significant contributions from its cities.
Wuhan's growth is indicative of the rising importance of smaller Chinese cities in scientific research.

How Germany's turning a mining pit into its largest artificial lake

Cottbuser Ostsee lake is planned to be Germany's largest artificial lake, converting old mining pits into ecological and recreational spaces.

Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change

Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.

Scientists Propose Shooting $200 Trillion Worth of Pulverized Diamonds Into Atmosphere

Consider creative and unconventional methods for climate change mitigation.
The diamond dust concept highlights the importance of exploring various geoengineering options.

Planet Earth Is in Critical Condition. These are the Steps the World Must Take to Change That

The health of Earth's planetary boundaries is deteriorating, indicating severe risks to human life and ecosystems.

7 ounces of this yellow powder can capture as much CO2 as a tree

COF-999 could revolutionize direct air capture by being energy-efficient, cost-effective, and durable, potentially mitigating CO2 emissions significantly.

Leading Nature Index science cities in Earth and environmental science: Research output gathers pace in China

China is becoming a leading force in Earth and environmental sciences through significant contributions from its cities.
Wuhan's growth is indicative of the rising importance of smaller Chinese cities in scientific research.

How Germany's turning a mining pit into its largest artificial lake

Cottbuser Ostsee lake is planned to be Germany's largest artificial lake, converting old mining pits into ecological and recreational spaces.
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I Left My Dream Career & I've Never Been Happier

Many are prioritizing work-life balance over traditional dream jobs, reshaping the perception of career success.
#climate-change

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

This was not normal': US scientists grapple with a year of record heat

Record heat in 2023 indicates the climate crisis may be accelerating unexpectedly.

Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Opinion | Climate Science Can't Keep Up With the Warming Planet

Record temperatures indicate an urgent need for better climate response systems.

Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

This was not normal': US scientists grapple with a year of record heat

Record heat in 2023 indicates the climate crisis may be accelerating unexpectedly.

Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Opinion | Climate Science Can't Keep Up With the Warming Planet

Record temperatures indicate an urgent need for better climate response systems.

Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life? podcast

Ocean acidification poses a critical threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability, possibly breaching another planetary boundary.
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#air-pollution

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves

Wood burning stoves produce more pollution than road traffic, contributing significantly to harmful PM2.5 levels and posing serious health risks.
Immediate action is crucial to mitigate woodburning emissions and improve public health.

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves

Wood burning stoves produce more pollution than road traffic, contributing significantly to harmful PM2.5 levels and posing serious health risks.
Immediate action is crucial to mitigate woodburning emissions and improve public health.
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#public-health

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say

A new scalable sponge filter shows promise in removing 99.9% of microplastics from water, addressing a significant global pollution crisis.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say

A new scalable sponge filter shows promise in removing 99.9% of microplastics from water, addressing a significant global pollution crisis.
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Did toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana?

The death of over 350 elephants in Botswana was linked to toxic cyanobacteria found in contaminated watering holes.
Environmental factors like temperature and nutrient loading contributed to the deadly algal blooms affecting elephants.
#climate-crisis

New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap' for industry

A new lab-created yellow powder shows promise for carbon capture, potentially matching a tree's CO2 absorption in just half a pound.

Why Hurricane Milton Is a Sign of the New Abnormal

The world has entered an unpredictable and dangerous phase of the climate crisis, with worsening weather-related disasters and climate conditions never seen before.

New powder that captures carbon could be quantum leap' for industry

A new lab-created yellow powder shows promise for carbon capture, potentially matching a tree's CO2 absorption in just half a pound.

Why Hurricane Milton Is a Sign of the New Abnormal

The world has entered an unpredictable and dangerous phase of the climate crisis, with worsening weather-related disasters and climate conditions never seen before.
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Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley is experiencing unprecedented land subsidence due to groundwater overpumping, necessitating urgent management and mitigation efforts.

2001: A Bitcoin Odyssey | HackerNoon

The Bitcoin Renaissance transformed civilization through a synergy of Bitcoin, robotics, and decentralization, allowing individuals to control eco-restorative robots.

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Nagle's book underscores the importance of McGirt v. Oklahoma in reaffirming Native American sovereignty amid a history of injustice.

Best of Silicon Valley-Editorial Picks

The Exploration Portal enhances STEM learning at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, promoting hands-on environmental education.
Support for independent movie theaters is crucial in preserving cultural spaces for film enthusiasts, especially following recent closures.

'I get paid for my outputs, not because I am Maori': why Indigenous researchers often face double duty

Amanda Black advocates for the integration of Indigenous values in research while promoting diversity and equity in the scientific community.
#conservation

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Battlefields worldwide are being turned into parks-supporting conservation efforts

Former battlefields can become peaceful natural refuges that benefit society and promote environmental health.

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Battlefields worldwide are being turned into parks-supporting conservation efforts

Former battlefields can become peaceful natural refuges that benefit society and promote environmental health.
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Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?

Study of plankton can reveal insights about human biology and environmental health.
Research on plankton is being conducted aboard sailing vessels to reduce costs.

Mapping bird migration with feathers for conservation | Cornell Chronicle

Urgent conservation efforts are needed for declining songbird species, particularly migratory ones.

Lucky Garbage-Driver Discovered Discarded Treasure

Valuable items are often mistakenly discarded, presenting opportunities for treasure hunting in garbage.

Do Spiders Dream Like Humans Do?

Jumping spiders exhibit unique hunting behaviors and visual capabilities, prompting research into their sleep patterns and evolutionary significance.
#pollution

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.
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Video: Dolphins bound about amid bioluminescence off California coast

Bioluminescent red tides near San Diego showcase ecological interactions and the beauty of marine life through the stunning footage of dolphins captured on October 17.

This AI powered 'tongue' can tell Coke and Pepsi apart

AI-enabled graphene tongue improves beverage differentiation despite individual device variability.
Migrating Pacific salmon play a vital role in nutrient and contaminant cycling across ecosystems.

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope

Bacteria found in wastewater can effectively break down plastic, presenting a potential solution to combat global plastic pollution.

From crevasse falls to polar bears, train fieldwork leaders for emergencies

Field researchers must be better trained to handle extreme and unexpected crises during fieldwork to ensure their safety.

Urban Ecology in Action: Field Lessons From Randall's Island to Bronx Park East

Students engaged in hands-on learning about urban ecology's critical role in sustainable community development.

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

Residents in Central Valley frequently inhale pesticides, including banned ones like chlorpyrifos, highlighting the urgent need for better pesticide monitoring.

How I apply Indigenous wisdom to Western science and nurture Native American students

Joslynn Lee champions inclusion and environmental studies for under-represented students, linking traditional Indigenous values to scientific pursuits.

How we solved the hole in the ozone

The journey to Antarctica emphasizes the solitude and the crucial role of the ozone layer affected by human activities.

Last Year A 600-Foot Mega-Tsunami Hit Greenland - And Researchers Had No Idea It Happened

Scientists detected an unusual seismic hum revealing the occurrence of a massive landslide in Greenland, causing a record-setting mega-tsunami.

Weird signal that baffled seismologists traced to mega-landslide in Greenland

A new type of geological event linked to global warming was revealed by a long-lasting monochromatic seismic signal registered worldwide.
In September 2023, a previously unidentified seismic object was recorded after a mountain peak collapse in Greenland.

How Wildfires Create Rain and Change the Weather

Wildfires can create their own weather systems, complicating firefighting efforts and leading to unpredictable outcomes.
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