A new study found ticks in woods where non-native pheasants are released carry Borrelia (Lyme disease bacteria) at 2.5× the rate of control sites.

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New analysis of US tide gauge data (1950–2020) finds storm surge extremes are increasing because of climate change – and have been severely underestimated in 85% of locations.

A new study finds people who trust science and traditional media are more supportive of climate nudges (gentle prompts for greener choices) – but that social media trust can reduce global solidarity.

A new study identifies four psychological profiles linked to vaccine attitudes – from eco-humanists to sceptics

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Scientists have found a super-fast way to destroy toxic 'forever chemicals' in water filters

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New research estimates that the 34 largest Bitcoin mining operations in the United States consumed more electricity in 2022 than all of Los Angeles combined

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Researchers conducted mapping and candidate gene analysis of a QTL associated with leaf rolling index on chromosome 6D in bread wheat, providing a novel and recent insight into the genetic base of leaf rolling in common wheat

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