Scientists simulate asteroid collision effects on climate and plants
A new climate modeling study presents a new scenario of how climate and life on our planet would change in response to a potential future strike of a medium-sized (~500 m) asteroid.
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...
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Disease surges in Indonesia community on frontline of world energy transition
Hernemus Takuling’s life in this coastal village has changed ever since construction began on the Weda Bay Industrial Park, ...
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Study shows hot leaves can't catch carbon from the air. It's bad news for rainforests—and Earth
Plants can dynamically acclimate to their ... creating a complex dynamic. The response of tropical forests to warming will undoubtedly affect the water cycle, but the overall impact remains ...
I Drink Aloe Vera Juice Every Morning—Here Are All The Benefits
You might have used it topically to treat sunburn, but turns out consuming pure aloe vera juice offers a multitude of ...
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Winter is a good time to prune many shrubs and trees. Here's how to do it correctly.
As a result of the recent freezes, you will also need to consider pruning cold-damaged tropical plants. There is no ... new growth — this is exactly the response that would be expected.
Regenerative Agriculture: Soils, Cows, And Climate
Regenerative agriculture aims to restore the health of our soils through farming practices based on natural processes.
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Don't write off logged tropical forests -- converting to oil palm plantations has even wider effects on ecosystems
A research team has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ... major changes in plant food resources ...