Driven by Drought
Research on Africa from 1992-2013 shows droughts influence human migration towards water sources or cities, driven by environmental, political, and socio-economic factors.
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Musical Measurements of the Spheres
Astronomers have used asteroseismology, the analysis of star vibrations, to precisely determine the distances of stars from Earth.
Footprints on the Moon
Humans, having made a significant impact on Earth, now mark the Moon, potentially starting a new era, the ‘Lunar Anthropocene’.
Twilight Galaxies
Discoveries of distant infrared galaxies challenge our understanding of the universe’s formation and evolution.
Sulphuric Shadows
Particulate matter pollution from coal power plants, has resulted in approximately 460,000 deaths in the United States over the past two decades.
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.
Between Sky and Sand
Ancient Roman forts across northern Fertile Crescent have been mapped using declassified Cold War spy satellite imagery.
Soiled Stowaways
Overseas shipping containers may introduce harmful organisms to local environments, potentially causing huge risks to biosecurity protection.