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As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
The Potomac River spills over Great Falls west of Washington, D.C.. Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images…
Was the freak ‘medicane’ storm that devastated Libya a glimpse of North Africa’s future?
Mike Rogerson, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Belkasem Alkaryani, University of Tobruk, and Mahjoor Lone, Northumbria University, Newcastle Storm Daniel…
Take a break from your screen and look at plants − botanizing is a great way to engage with life around you
You may be surprised by what’s growing on a familiar trail. Benjamin Goulet-Scott, CC BY-ND Jacob S. Suissa,…
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortes/Moment via Getty…
Invasive alien species are a serious threat to the planet: 4 key messages for Africa
Julie Coetzee, Rhodes University Climate change has negatively – and irreversibly, in some cases – affected ecosystems around…
Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image
Dagerotip/Shutterstock Rachel Moseley, Bournemouth University For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”,…
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming’s role
Mohammed Ombadi, University of Michigan Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and…
CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants? 5 questions answered
The CDC expects the updated shots to be effective at preventing severe COVID-19, even in the face of…
What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains
Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, Universidad de Granada The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High…
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here’s what the evidence says
Shutterstock Josephine Chau, Macquarie University In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours…