Should we put a frozen backup of Earth’s life on the moon?

Should we put a frozen backup of Earth’s life on the moon?

Permanently shadowed regions on the moon are the perfect spots for preserving deep-frozen organisms, although questions remain about how easy it would be to access them Permanently shadowed regions on the moon are the perfect spots for preserving deep-frozen organisms, although questions remain about how easy it would be to access them  New Scientist – News

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The role of subtropical savannas in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation

The role of subtropical savannas in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation

Savannas are a mixture of patches of trees and shrubs combined with an herbaceous understory. This biome significantly contributes to the global carbon stock and climate change mitigation. In Uruguay, subtropical wooded savannas account for around 100,000 hectares, with a relevant portion restricted to soils with high sodium content. Savannas are a mixture of patches of…

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Irrigation tax could steer farmers from water-intensive crops

Irrigation tax could steer farmers from water-intensive crops

Your post-workout almond milk and fruit smoothie might one day leave your pocketbook significantly slimmer too, as water shortages in western U.S. states threaten to alter the price and availability of some types of produce. Your post-workout almond milk and fruit smoothie might one day leave your pocketbook significantly slimmer too, as water shortages in western…

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Scientists solve mystery of DNA damage detection and repair caused by sunlight, alcohol, and pollution

Scientists solve mystery of DNA damage detection and repair caused by sunlight, alcohol, and pollution

A collaboration between researchers at the Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London and the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, has solved a decades-old mystery which could pave the way to better cancer treatments in the future. A collaboration between researchers at the Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) in London and the Laboratory of…

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