Despite studying the SARS-CoV-2 virus for five years, scientists still have questions, from the extent to which it can survive and mutate in animals to the thorny argument over its origins Despite studying the SARS-CoV-2 virus for five years, scientists still have questions, from the extent to which it can survive and mutate in animals …
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From carbon emissions to the share prize of videoconferencing firm Zoom, these graphs tell the story of how the covid-19 pandemic changed everything From carbon emissions to the share prize of videoconferencing firm Zoom, these graphs tell the story of how the covid-19 pandemic changed everything From carbon emissions to the share prize of videoconferencing firm …
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Deep sediments under Arctic lakes could release large amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, adding to the threat of runaway climate change Deep sediments under Arctic lakes could release large amounts of carbon dioxide and methane, adding to the threat of runaway climate change Deep sediments under Arctic lakes could release large amounts of carbon dioxide …
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Many emotive and inspiring photographs were taken when covid-19 turned our lives upside down – here are some of the best pictures from the past five years Many emotive and inspiring photographs were taken when covid-19 turned our lives upside down – here are some of the best pictures from the past five years Many emotive …
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Smartphones, electric vehicles and wind turbines rely on environmentally destructive rare earth mining operations. Harnessing electric fields could make this mining more sustainable Smartphones, electric vehicles and wind turbines rely on environmentally destructive rare earth mining operations. Harnessing electric fields could make this mining more sustainable Smartphones, electric vehicles and wind turbines rely on environmentally destructive …
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Countries have pledged to phase out HFC-23, a powerful greenhouse gas, but atmospheric data shows that emissions are five times higher than governments are reporting Countries have pledged to phase out HFC-23, a powerful greenhouse gas, but atmospheric data shows that emissions are five times higher than governments are reporting Countries have pledged to phase out …
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Many dates stick in our minds as we reflect on five years of living with covid-19 – here are some of the most memorable ones Many dates stick in our minds as we reflect on five years of living with covid-19 – here are some of the most memorable ones Many dates stick in our minds …
Homo floresiensis, a metre-tall ancient hominin, lived on the South Pacific island of Flores and hunted dwarf elephants until about 50,000 years ago – and now it seems climate change played a role in the downfall of both species Homo floresiensis, a metre-tall ancient hominin, lived on the South Pacific island of Flores and hunted …
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The Wood Holes Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently announced the newest human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin pilot, Kaitlyn Beardshear. Beardshear is Alvin’s 46th pilot and at 28 years old, the youngest in the program’s history. Alvin… The Wood Holes Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently announced the newest human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin pilot, Kaitlyn Beardshear. Beardshear is …
The youngest pilot ever takes the helm of a 60-year-old deep-sea exploring vehicle Read More »
Teenagers in the US roughly doubled their use of nicotine pouches in 2024, despite turning away from alcohol and other drugs Teenagers in the US roughly doubled their use of nicotine pouches in 2024, despite turning away from alcohol and other drugs Teenagers in the US roughly doubled their use of nicotine pouches in 2024, despite …
US teens are using less of every substance – except for one Read More »