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The study finds that expanding irrigation on cropland could substantially reduce agriculture’s global environmental footprint by increasing yields and reducing the amount of land needed to produce food. buff.ly/faKg8s2
Irrigating US Crops Slashes Global Footprint
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September 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A Paleolithic prenatal diet tailored to a specific region in Ecuador improved brain growth in babies and helped pregnant women to eat a more diverse, nutrient-dense diet throughout pregnancy.

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Ancestral Prenatal Diet Improves Fetal Brain Development in Ecuador
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September 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Rapid cooling creates thermal shock and microcracks that significantly weaken the bond between ice and metal surfaces, making de-icing much easier. buff.ly/RxPSDuf
Cold Shock Weakens Ice Bond on Metal Surfaces in New Study
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September 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Faster, simpler bovine genotyping with high-quality results from a single workflow
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September 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Researchers develop an anti-venom that can neutralize toxin from a wide variety of cobra species.

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Engineered Antibodies Provide Protection Against Cobra Toxin
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September 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Freshwater swimming may raise the risk of skin and gastrointestinal problems. buff.ly/6Jk506n
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September 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
As climate change thaws the permafrost that structurally binds Arctic mountain slopes, it drastically amplifies the destructive power of earthquakes by priming the weakened rock for massive, cascading landslides. buff.ly/wyDOam8
Thawing permafrost worsens earthquake hazards in High Arctic
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September 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Researchers at the University of Waterloo increased redox flow battery performance by 52% by replacing traditional carbon felts with 3D-printed, diamond-structured carbon electrodes that optimize electrolyte flow and reduce internal resistance. www.labroots.com/trending/tec...
3D-Printed Electrodes Boost Flow Battery Output by 52%
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September 1, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Antarctic meltwater dilution ("freshening") causes rapid physiological stress and gill damage in shallow-water marine life. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Antarctic 'Freshening' Threatens Shallow Marine Life
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September 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Recent El Niño events are the most intense seen in 1,200 years due to climate-driven ocean warming. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Recent El Niño Events Most Intense in 1,000 Years
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August 31, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Researchers built a vehicle-mounted laser system that detects methane leaks in real time while driving at high speeds. www.labroots.com/trending/tec...
Drive-by laser system detects methane leaks in real time
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August 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Nature-based floating treatment wetlands planted on wastewater lagoons help reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient pollution through specialized root-microbe interactions. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Nature-Based Floating Wetlands Cut Wastewater Emissions
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August 25, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A new study finds that newly fallowed farmland in California may be associated with increased Valley fever risk, suggesting that drought-driven agricultural land retirement could have unintended public-health consequences. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Fallowed Farms Linked to Valley Fever Spikes | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can land shifts in California influence valley fever? This is what a recent study published in Science Advances hopes to address as a team of scientist | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a produce-rich diet reduced symptoms of depression in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
Daily Fruit Juice Reduces Symptoms of Depression | Neuroscience And Nervous System
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lower symptoms of depression. | Neuroscience And Nervous System
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August 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
A 21-year study reveals that climate warming is driving a shift toward heat-tolerant plant species across European mountain summits. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Climate Change Drives European Alpine Vegetation Shifts | Earth And Environmental Sciences
What influence does climate change have on European vegetation? This is what a recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A UN report found that intense smoke from the July 2026 Canadian wildfires rapidly crossed into the United States, exposing over 100 million people to extreme smoke hazards driven by climate change. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Wildfire Smoke Spike Hit 106 Million Persons in 3 Days | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How did the July 2026 Canadian wildfires impact residents in Canada and the United States? This is what a recent report published by the United Nations Uni | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
An APA report warns that extreme heat impairs student cognition and wellbeing, urging schools to adopt proactive heat-mitigation strategies similar to snow day protocols. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Schools Must Treat Heat Waves Like a Snow Day for Cognition | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How will schools adapt to increasing heat waves? This is what a recent report published by the American Psychological Association (APA) hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A Nature Sustainability study warns that marine heatwaves harm human health through extreme weather, toxic algae blooms, disrupted food supplies, and rising "eco-anxiety" in coastal communities. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Scientists Warn Marine Heatwaves Cause Mental, Body Harm | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can marine (ocean) heatwaves impact human health? This is what a recent study published in Nature Sustainability hopes to address as a team of scientis | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A new predictive data model helps electric utilities prioritize line-hardening investments to protect power grids from extreme weather. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Data Model Helps Utilities Upgrade Grids for Storms | Earth And Environmental Sciences
What new methods can be developed for improved power grids in extreme weather conditions? This is what a recent study published in IET Generation Transmiss | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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August 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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High-Altitude Gene Mutation May Aid Nerve Damage Repair | Right now, most MS treatments are aimed at reducing immune activity, said Zhang, and ATDR could present another therapeutic option, said Dr Liang Zhang. #MS
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High-Altitude Gene Mutation May Aid Nerve Damage Repair | Genetics
Scientists have identified a genetic mutation that helps protect the brain function of animals that live in high-altitude, low-oxygen environments... | Genetics
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August 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
A new study reveals that a climate-induced weakening of the Atlantic current (AMOC) will increase the frequency and intensity of destructive atmospheric river storms in California. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
Weakening Atlantic Current May Intensify California Storms | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can changes in the Atlantic Current influence storms in California? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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