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We know that outdoor air pollution kills over 4 million people each year, but few studies have been conducted to determine what causes these premature deaths. According to a new

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Clues from the past can aid in the prediction of abrupt climate change

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Climate ‘tipping points’ can be better understood and forecast using data from the distant past, according to new research. The current state of knowledge on

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During the ice age, reduced ocean circulation resulted in anoxic conditions and enhanced carbon storage in the deep oceans

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The ocean is an important part of the Earth's climate system because it acts as a natural carbon sink. The amount of carbon eliminated from

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Climatic and tectonic models are used in a study to explain the Andean conundrum

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For decades, geologists have been confused by the fact that the Andes Mountains are significantly taller than plate tectonic models predict. When tectonic plates meet and push rocks skyward, mountain-building

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According to a new study, air pollution does not increase the risk of infection, but it does increase the risk of getting sick from COVID-19

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A study led by the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, and co-led by the GCAT| Genomes

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Experts warn that extreme heat events can jeopardize cardiovascular health

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A consequence of global warming is an increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat episodes. This excessive heat is linked to a higher risk of

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Historical records show a rise in hurricane activity, according to climate modeling

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It helps to have some knowledge of how hurricanes have changed in the past when predicting how they may change in the future. Hurricanes in the North Atlantic have been

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A first-of-its-kind drought experiment at Biosphere 2 demonstrates nature’s remarkable resiliency

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To gain a better understanding of how global climate change will affect Earth's ecosystems, an international team of 80 researchers embarked on an unprecedented experiment:

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E-Cigarette Nicotine Exposure Measured by a Wearable Sensor

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Nicotine, an addictive chemical found in electronic cigarettes, has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in some studies. If used

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On Great Barrier Reef, fish help in the control of crown-of-thorns starfish

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Reef fish like emperors, tropical snappers, and rockcods help keep crown-of-thorns starfish numbers in check on the Great Barrier Reef. According to new research, the abundance of coral-eating starfish increases