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Local Wisdom in the Forefront of Natural Hazard Prediction

May 13, 2025

In the vast, rural landscapes of South Africa, local communities have been honing their skills in predicting natural hazards for generations. These skills are not just hobbies, but crucial tools for survival. The Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape is one such place where this tradi

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Climate Change and the Hidden World of Liverworts

May 13, 2025

Liverworts are tiny plants that live on other plants. They are very sensitive to changes in climate. This makes them important indicators of environmental shifts. However, their small size often leads to them being overlooked. This oversight can result in incomplete data, which complicates efforts t

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Manitou Springs: Water Woes Affect Daily Life and Local Eateries

May 13, 2025

In Manitou Springs, Colorado, a serious water issue has made life difficult for residents and local restaurants. The problem started with a sudden increase in turbidity, which is when water moves fast and picks up sediment. This makes it tough to treat and store clean water. The city had to declare

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Pollution Patterns in China's Beilianchi Lake

May 13, 2025

Beilianchi Lake in China is facing a silent threat from pollution. This lake is a victim of both nature and human activity. The lake's sediments have been studied to understand the impact of these factors on the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are nasty chemicals that can

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Coastal Clams: The Heat is On

May 12, 2025

The future looks hot for coastal clams. As the climate warms, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and intense. This is bad news for certain types of clams that live in shallow waters along coasts. These clams are not only important for the environment but also for the economy, especial

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Fertilizer Face-Off: How Different Treatments Shape Soil

May 11, 2025

In the heart of Mississippi, a close look at two blueberry farms showed how different fertilizers affect soil. The farms, Roebuck and Nesbit, used chemical and organic fertilizers, respectively. Researchers dug into the soil to check out the geophysical-chemical details and the tiny bacteria living

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Waste from Building Booms: Dhaka's Hidden Treasure

May 11, 2025

The Greater Dhaka area has seen a massive boom in building and tearing down structures over the past 50 years. This rapid urban growth has led to a significant increase in construction and demolition waste. This waste is often overlooked, but it presents a unique opportunity. First, let's talk abo

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Mountain Air Secrets: Unveiling the Hidden Pollutants in the Himalayas

May 10, 2025

The Central Himalayas are a treasure trove of secrets, and now, scientists have uncovered some hidden truths about the air we breathe. For five years, researchers kept a close eye on the levels of CO2, CH4, and CO in the mountains around Nainital. This isn't just about numbers; it's about understand

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Can Saudi Arabia's Weather Predictions Become More Accurate?

May 10, 2025

Deep learning is transforming the way scientists predict climate change. It is a type of artificial intelligence that can learn from data. It can help us understand how the climate will change in the future. One region that is paying close attention to these changes is Al-Qassim in Saudi

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Climate Change and Your Food: What Farmers Face

May 10, 2025

Weather patterns are shifting in ways that are making it tough for farmers to grow crops. This is not just about heatwaves or droughts. It is about how these changes are making it hard to predict when to plant or harvest. Farmers are facing a new set of challenges that they have never had to deal wi