A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.
Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths
A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals' total energy intake. The new...
Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can be damaging and even fatal to human health. The study analysed how patterns of recent rainfall can interact with dry or...
Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia,...
Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change
Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.
‘Cryosphere Meltdown’ Will Impact Arctic Marine Carbon Cycles and Ecosystems
A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks.
Less Intensive Works Best for Agricultural Soil
The less intensively you manage the soil, the better the soil can function.
Climate Change May Lead to Rising Arsenic Levels in Paddy Rice, Increasing Health Risks
A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia.
Blackberries With No Thorns? UF Scientist Assembles Genome of a Blackberry in Major Step to Breeding Better Fruit
Thornless, disease-resistant, and tastier blackberries could be on the horizon — thanks to new genetic research from the University of Florida.
Flower Strips Could Save Apple Farmers Pest Control Costs
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.