Blue Reflections of Time
Using 45 Meyer’s spruce samples, researchers in North China traced a 281-year temperature record, highlighting blue light reflection’s crucial role in unveiling climate changes and linking global patterns.
Nature
Silence in the Depths
The deep ocean’s biodiversity is threatened by overfishing, particularly of deepwater sharks and rays.
Deforesting Disease
Deforestation in sub-Saharan Africa disproportionately increases malaria risk among the poorest, with a 27-33% rise in prevalence observed.
When the Sky Gathers Tears
Around the equator, heavy rainfalls and flooding impact millions. Research shows that global warming could intensify these events, challenging traditional forecasting methods.
Nuclear Transmutations
Scientists have developed a new technique to make nuclear waste safer by transforming it into stable elements, inspired by neutron star observations, promising advancements in clean energy and waste management.
Retreating Futures
New satellite data and machine learning models predicts a third of European Alps’ glaciers will retreat by 2050.
The Bee’s Vapid Poison
Bees cannot detect common lethal pesticides in nectar, risking inadvertent consumption and population decline.
Dissolving Depths
Increased carbon emissions are acidifying oceans, weakening the shells of plankton and marine life, threatening ecosystems.
The Butterfly’s Gaze
Scientists have created a camera inspired by butterfly vision that detects ultraviolet light with 99% accuracy, enhancing diagnostics for cancer detection.
Soiled Stowaways
Overseas shipping containers may introduce harmful organisms to local environments, potentially causing huge risks to biosecurity protection.