Elephants seem to invent names for each other

An analysis of their vocalisations suggests that African savannah elephants invent names for each other, making them the only animals other than humans thought to do so An analysis of their vocalisations suggests that African savannah elephants invent names for each other, making them the only animals other than humans thought to do so  New Scientist –…

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Study finds natural climate variability impacts Arctic and global warming

When comparing model simulations of Earth’s recent warming to real-world observations, differences can arise from several factors, including model errors in the simulated response to increased greenhouse gases and natural fluctuations within the climate system. When comparing model simulations of Earth’s recent warming to real-world observations, differences can arise from several factors, including model errors in…

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Researchers identify potential microbes and genes that impact forever chemicals

A new study identifies microbes that potentially play important roles in breaking down harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals—also known as forever chemicals—and points to functional genes that may be involved in biologically transforming these compounds. A new study identifies microbes that potentially play important roles in breaking down harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)…

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Study identifies ways consumers and businesses can handle food waste in food service-businesses

A team of Monash Business School researchers have identified key ways consumers and business representatives can help limit food waste in food service-businesses (FSBs), in an effort to reduce wastage in the hospitality industry. A team of Monash Business School researchers have identified key ways consumers and business representatives can help limit food waste in food…

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‘Smart’ chemistry allows recycling of networked rubbery materials

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists ingeniously created a sustainable, soft material by combining rubber with woody reinforcements and incorporating “smart” linkages between the components that unlock on demand. The smart linkages allow heat to unlock the structure, enabling the material to flow for rapid circular manufacturing, which essentially recycles materials back into the economy instead…

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Analyzing the benefits of trans-boundary cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

A new study conducted by IIASA researchers and their colleagues highlights that cooperation in infrastructure operation between countries surrounding the Lancang-Mekong River Basin could bring major economic and environmental co-benefits. A new study conducted by IIASA researchers and their colleagues highlights that cooperation in infrastructure operation between countries surrounding the Lancang-Mekong River Basin could bring major…

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