Earth & Nature: 6 of 10
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Using AI to Decode Animal Communication with Aza Raskin
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Inaugural Lecture by Nicola Nelson
Tuatara conservation has been founded on understanding the biology of sex determination, disease ecology and the restoration of populations. In this lecture Professor Nicky Nelson will present research case studies into the biology of tuatara, showing how they have supported …
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The renewable energy revolution is happening faster than you think
Both China and the US, the world's top carbon emitters, are racing ahead with solar panels and wind turbines. It is even looking like we may soon see the beginning of the end for fossil fuels
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NYC Marchers to Biden: Stop 'Cowering in a Corner' and Declare Climate Emergency
"It's time for Biden to declare a climate emergency and phase out the fossil fuels killing people and wildlife around the world."
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Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures.
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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat
With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.
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The Unending Quest To Build A Better Chicken
Maybe what we need is not just a new form of poultry farming but a complete revolution in how we relate to meat.
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Five million bees escape after crates of hives fall off truck in Canada
Beekeepers at site near Toronto in Ontario eventually managed to recapture most of the insects, although some remained on the loose
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Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it
Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea. And many experts have always said it's a long shot that isn't practical and wouldn't be remotely cost-effective.
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Futuristic concrete could transform roads and homes into giant batteries
Low-cost cement could be used on roadways to provide contactless recharging for electric cars as they travel
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From kookaburra cackles to bonk of the banjo frog: Only one can be crowned Australia's favourite animal sound
Squawks, creaky doors, trills, bellows and a lot of grunts — our wildlife makes some bizarre and beguiling noises. But which one should get the shout-out as Australia's favourite animal sound? It's time to make a call.
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The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes
Resistance to wind and solar projects from environmentalists is among an array of impediments to widespread conversion to renewables.
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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.
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‘There’s nothing like this’: Firefighters unleash new bushfire war machine
Dozens of fires are burning as the state braces for a potentially terrifying bushfire season. The RFS is firing up a new weapon to help save homes and lives.
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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says
Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
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'Polar bear capital of the world' soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice
The Canadian town of Churchill has already had more than four times as many polar bear visitors this year compared with the same time last year, and many more could soon be on the way.
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Dogs can age healthier by socializing with humans and pets, study says
Social companionship had an influence greater than family finances, social time with children and the owner’s age.
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Exxon Knew about Climate Change Almost 40 Years Ago
A new investigation shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation
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How 2 Teens Accidentally Solved Charles Darwin's Most Vexing Problem
In 1956, a teenage girl by the name of Tina Negus was summering in the United Kingdom's Charnwood Forest with her family, when she noticed a curious imprint on an overhanging rock face.
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Pacific coral reef shows historic increase in climate resistance
Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.