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Soil Salinity and Waterlogging in Egypt's Nile Delta: A Threat to Farming and History

November 14, 2024

Ever wondered why some places have trouble growing crops? In Egypt's northeastern Nile Delta, it's because of soil salinization and waterlogging. These issues make soil unhealthy and hurt farming. Scientists studied this area, which is important for both farming and history. They found that soil in

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Gambian Villages: The Rain Challenge & Health Impact

November 14, 2024

In Gambia, rainfall is a bit of a wild card. Sometimes it buckets down, other times it's a mere trickle. This weather rollercoaster creates a big headache for rural folks: water shortages. When water is scarce, people might resort to unsafe practices, putting their health at risk. Researchers have

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Water Trouble: New Jersey Faces Severe Drought

November 14, 2024

New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y

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The Hidden Life of Snowshoe Hares: Balancing Meals and Dangers

November 14, 2024

Imagine you're a snowshoe hare, constantly juggling the need to eat and the fear of becoming a predator's meal. How do you manage? Well, these fluffy creatures have a clever trick up their sleeves. A recent study discovered that their behavior changes depending on how much food is around, when preda

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Measuring Grassland Health: A New Way to Assess Ecological Quality

November 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered how healthy our grasslands are? Scientists are using a clever method to figure this out. They're looking at how grasslands change over time, called natural evolution time series. This helps them understand the effects of development and human activities on ecosystems, which is

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Checking Arctic Climate Models: What's Right, What's Wrong

November 14, 2024

Scientists have taken a close look at how well 39 climate models from the CMIP6 project match up with real-world data on Arctic energy and water budgets. They checked things like seasonal patterns, long-term averages, and trends in both the atmosphere and ocean. Turns out, many models have some seri

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Saving the World's Breadbasket: Drought-Resistant Wheat

November 14, 2024

Wheat is a staple food, feeding about one-fifth of the world's population. It's been around since the dawn of agriculture and is crucial for global food security. But climate change is throwing a wrench in the works. As droughts become more frequent and intense, wheat yields are dropping. This could

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Earth Data Dilemma: Boosting Climate Research with EIFFEL Ontology

November 14, 2024

Climate change is a hot topic, and Earth Observation (EO) datasets play a big role in understanding it. These datasets, available from open satellite portals, offer a vast amount of historical data. When combined with local data, they help improve our ability to predict and understand trends. Howeve

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Assessing Urban Cyclists' Exposure to PM2. 5 in Mendoza, Argentina

November 14, 2024

In a bid to curb carbon emissions, many cities have been pushing folks to ditch cars and hop on bikes instead. Unfortunately, pedaling through traffic might not be as healthy as it sounds. Cyclists often breathe in more polluted air than others, especially in congested cities. To shed some light on

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Exxon's CEO Wants Trump to Stay in Paris Climate Pact

November 13, 2024

Exxon Mobil's CEO, Darren Woods, has a piece of advice for President-elect Donald Trump: stick with the Paris Climate Agreement. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Woods shared his thoughts on Trump's plan to withdraw from the accords for the second time. He pointed out that this back-and