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Saturday, Jun 14

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Carbon dioxide removal methods could worsen marine oxygen loss, study warns

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Methods to enhance the ocean's uptake of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are being explored to help tackle the climate crisis. However, some of these approaches could significantly exacerbate ocean deoxygenation. Their potential impact on marine…

Friday, Jun 13

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Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair

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Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI—startups at Paris trade fair Vivatech have been showing off the latest innovations aimed at protecting the environment.

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Online tool helps small businesses assess readiness for university collaboration

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Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade.

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AI-powered model improves ozone pollution forecasting

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A research team led by Prof. Xie Pinhua from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel prediction model for surface ozone concentration in the North China Plain (NCP) and Yangtze…

Thursday, Jun 12

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A four-day work week can be productive when the company is committed to it

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The four-day work week can increase productivity, improve work-life balance and retain talent when there is a real commitment on the part of the company that promotes it. These are some of the conclusions of InnovaWorking, a European…

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Higher energy prices reduce support for climate policy, survey shows

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Households affected by high electricity prices during the energy crisis tend to be more negative toward climate policy. Research from the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg shows that perceived unfairness…

Tunable nanosheet catalyst promises cheaper green hydrogen production

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, the world urgently needs clean and renewable energy sources. Hydrogen is one such clean energy source that has zero carbon content and stores much more energy by weight than…

New database bridges global gaps in plant trait data

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From diverse shapes and sizes to complex dispersals and defenses, seed traits hold the secrets to how plants adapt, reproduce, and survive. Yet, when it comes to global plant trait data, there is a noticeable gap: We know far more about…

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How science-y are you? There's a quiz for that

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If you're sitting at the pub with your trivia team and a pint of beer, are you the type of person to just gulp down your drink? Or are you more likely to study the glass and try to measure its focal length?

Policymakers should set a separate volume target for planetary waste management, modeling study suggests

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On the road to "net zero," governments should use a separate target to control the ramp-up of atmospheric carbon removals, independently of emission reductions. Setting a political target for the volume of such planetary waste management…

Parents spending more time, resources and money on kids' sports

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Parents, it is not just your imagination—you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids' sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.

New set of principles aims to guide responsible carbon trading under the Paris Agreement

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A University of Oxford-led team of researchers have published a set of principles which could help countries and corporates engage with Article 6—the aspect of the Paris Agreement which allows countries and corporations to engage in carbon…

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy. Making big cuts to such government spending unwise

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Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation—and the vital productivity gains it supports.

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Indoor farming helps community members bring healthy food to northern Manitoba

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Healthy food is hard to come by in northern Manitoba. Food shipped from the south is prohibitively expensive and is often stale, and the climate and soil in the region don't support much traditional outdoor farming.

Nanocrystal-enzyme catalyst reveals how light powers hydrogen production

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Many chemical reactions require the input of energy to activate the transformation. This can often be in the form of heat, or chemical energy. One of the most efficient ways of introducing energy into a reaction is by using light. If you…

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Framework helps to understand consumer demand for no, low and mid-alcohol wines

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New research from Adelaide Business School at the University of Adelaide provides a framework for understanding the growing consumer interest in no, low and mid (NLM) alcohol wines.

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Remember when corporate America steered clear of politics on social media?

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There was a time when corporate America was not very online. Most companies used social media for promoting products and services or engaging with consumers in a friendly fashion. Political posts on a company Twitter account were rare.

Strontium optical lattice clock in China surpasses key benchmarks for precision timekeeping

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A research team led by Prof. Chang Hong from the National Time Service Center (NTSC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a strontium optical lattice clock with both frequency stability and systematic uncertainty…

Key translational mechanism may help prevent crop losses from early sprouting

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A research team led by Prof. Cao Xiaofeng from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a key translational regulatory mechanism governing the seed-to-seedling transition.

Not all insecure work has to be a 'bad job': Research shows job design can make a big difference

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Inflation has steadied and interest rates are finally coming down. But for many Australians, especially those in low-paid, insecure or precarious work, the cost-of-living crisis feels far from over.

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Resilient, sustainable food systems are Canada's best defense against American tariffs

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Earlier this year, Donald Trump's administration in the United States reimposed tariffs on Canadian items, including agricultural products, citing supposed national security concerns. Agricultural products have little to do with defense,…

E-bikes are becoming e-waste—here's how to reduce the environmental cost

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Electric e-bikes make cycling easier, faster and more accessible. They are already playing an important role in reducing the environmental impact of transport, particularly when they replace a trip in a private car.

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Carpenter bees: Are they dangerous? Do they sting? And how can you get rid of them?

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Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management.

Higher levels of trust in people and institutions linked to greater well-being

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People with higher levels of trust—in both others and institutions—report higher levels of subjective well-being, an important indicator of quality of life and predictor of health and longevity, than those with lower levels of trust,…

Wednesday, Jun 11

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Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

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The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove…

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Is your gut microbiome a calorie 'super harvester'?

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In the jungle of microbes living in your gut, there's one oddball that makes methane. This little-known methane-maker might play a role in how many calories you absorb from your food, according to a new study from Arizona State University.

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Kiwi farmers unaware of positive public opinion on their environmental performance

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Close to 90% of NZ's commercial farmers believe their environmental performance is good, according to a survey of almost 3,000 farmers, while less than half that number think the public agrees. However, based on another survey with more…

Digital twin technology simulates strawberry farm, boosts AI tools and cuts costs

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While strawberry production runs from November through April in Florida, digital twin technology lets scientists simulate the growth of the fruit year-round, allowing research to proceed year-round.

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Antagonism to transgender rights is tied to the authoritarian desire for social conformity

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Since becoming president, Donald Trump has aggressively sought to fulfill his campaign promise to reverse the Biden administration's protection of transgender Americans.

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Waste pickers and vendors should be treated as workers, not small businesses: Labor lawyer

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A new report from the International Labor Organization outlines a set of propositions on how countries should go about formalizing the informal economy. The report provides the basis for negotiations on the subject at the International…