Environment & Climate
Exploring studies that protect, sustain, and deepen our understanding of the natural world.
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Higher Temperatures Raise Intimate Partner Violence Risk for Women
Key Takeaways Higher temperatures raised intimate partner violence risk across sub-Saharan Africa. Temperature anomalies corresponded with 1.74 percentage-point higher probability of any IPV. Rural women experienced approximately 2.4 percentage-point higher…
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Water Mixed Diesel Fuel Reduces Emissions and Improves Combustion
It sounds unlikely at first. Water, which usually puts out fire, might help diesel fuel burn more effectively inside an engine. Diesel engines are widely used in transport, agriculture, and…
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Nearly Half of the World’s Migratory Animals Are Disappearing
A clear blue sky has a way of drawing attention without effort. The sight of birds flying in formation often feels calm, especially when they move together in a V…
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Living in a City Reduce Stroke Risk, Study Finds Unexpected Health Pattern
Cities are expanding faster than ever, drawing people in with the promise of opportunity and a different way of life. Today, around 56 percent of the world’s population lives in…
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Do Heatwaves Increase Suicide Risk? What New Research Reveals
The average temperature of Earth is about 15°C, a balance that supports life but is slowly shifting. A sunny day is usually defined as a day with little cloud cover…
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Cigarette Butts are not Biodegrading: What Happens after you Throw Them Away
According to WHO, about 1.3 billion people smoke worldwide, consuming nearly 15 billion cigarettes each day, adding up to over 5 trillion cigarettes annually. The global tobacco market is valued…
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Butterflies Crossed the Atlantic Ocean: The Impossible 2,600-Mile Journey Explained
A small observation on a beach in French Guiana in 2013 led scientists into a question that did not have an easy explanation. Painted lady butterflies were found resting far…
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Global Warming Could Cause Nearly Half a Million Deaths Each Year by 2050
A morning walk usually feels like one of the simplest parts of the day. Step outside, move a little, and start fresh. But in many places, that simple routine is…
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Turning Plastic Waste into a Parkinson’s Drug: How Bacteria Make it Happen
Plastic does not disappear after it is thrown away. Every year, humans produce more than 400 million metric tons of plastic, and much of it stays in the environment, adding…
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Can Pesticide Exposure Before Pregnancy Affect Newborn Health? New Study Insights
Imagine a couple planning for a baby, carefully thinking about diet, doctor visits, and a safe home during pregnancy. But what if the story begins earlier than they expect? Even…
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