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Boosting Switchgrass Growth: The Power of Fungi and Biochar

February 27, 2025

Switchgrass is a tough plant. It can handle harsh conditions, like soil with too much salt and sodium. This makes it a great choice for places where other plants can't survive. But even switchgrass needs a helping hand sometimes. That's where Rhizophagus irregularis and biochar come in. Rhizoph

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Chemical Safety: New Tech Predicts Harm to Microbes

February 27, 2025

Chemicals can be harmful to the environment, but testing each one is a slow process. Scientists have found a way to speed this up using something called graph neural networks (GNNs). These networks can predict how harmful a chemical might be to tiny microbes called nitrifiers. These microbes are imp

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The Changing Face of the Forest: A Tale of Land and Agriculture

February 27, 2025

The Gonçalves Dias River sub-basin is a unique blend of nature and agriculture. It's home to the eastern part of Iguaçu National Park and the surrounding farmlands. This area is super important for protecting and restoring biodiversity in Paraná. It's also key for creating ecological corridors, whic

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Smoke Signals: What's Happening in Dibrugarh's Air?

February 27, 2025

Dibrugarh, a city in the northeastern part of India, has been under the microscope for its air quality. Scientists have been keeping an eye on tiny particles called aerosols that float around in the air. These aerosols can mess with the environment in both the short and long term. Understanding how

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Breathing Easy: How AI Tackles Air Pollution

February 27, 2025

Air pollution is a big deal. It affects our health and the environment. To keep track of it, we need good sensors. But these sensors can be expensive and not everywhere. So, cheaper sensors are used to fill in the gaps. But these cheaper sensors aren't always accurate. That's where AI and machine le

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Pollution's Hidden Threat: Toxic Metals in Liujiang River

February 27, 2025

The Liujiang River Basin in China faces a serious problem with toxic metals. These metals, which are harmful to both the environment and human health, come from various sources. The main culprits are industries, agriculture, and mining. These activities release metals like cadmium, lead, zinc, coppe

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What Happens If We Lose Our Environmental Guardians?

February 27, 2025

Imagine if the people in charge of keeping our planet healthy suddenly had to do their job with way fewer helpers. This isn't just a hypothetical scenario; it's a real possibility that could greatly impact our environment and health. The job of these environmental guardians is enormous. They need m

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Coastal Pollution: The Hidden Story of Antibiotics in Our Seas

February 27, 2025

Imagine tiny particles of antibiotics floating around in the ocean. That's not just a scary thought, it's reality. These particles come from our daily lives, especially from the waste we produce on land. Scientists have been digging into this issue by studying sediment cores from the Hangzhou Bay in

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Chum Salmon: How Warm Water Affects Their Journey

February 27, 2025

Chum salmon, a type of Pacific salmon, have a fascinating journey. They start in freshwater rivers, then head to the ocean to grow, and finally return to their birthplace to spawn. This journey is not always straightforward. The temperature of the sea surface can change how and when they travel.

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Cree Elders' Wisdom: Food, Culture, and Community

February 26, 2025

In the heart of Manitoba, a group of Cree elders shared their wisdom in 2020. They spoke about the deep connection between food and their way of life. This isn't just about eating. It's about identity, spirituality, and taking care of the land. The elders talked about how their traditional food pra