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Camembert and Brie Cheese Risk Extinction

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

The biodiversity decline of fungi used in traditional cheeses like camembert and brie threatens their future, as lab-engineered fungi lose their natural reproductive abilities and resilience.

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Climate Change Impacts on Earth’s Rotation

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Melting polar ice caps are delaying the need to delete a second from our clocks due to Earth's changing rotation speed, pushing the deadline to 2028 or 2029.

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Siberian Explosions Explained

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Mysterious craters in Siberia are likely caused by gas explosions due to warming Arctic temperatures weakening the frozen soil, a phenomenon linked to geological faults under ancient lakes.

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Unconventional Superconductor Found in Nature

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists have identified miassite as the first unconventional superconductor found in nature, capable of conducting electricity without resistance at higher temperatures.

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Rare Frog-Faced Turtle Found in India

Aug 30, 2024 09:01AM

Scientists discovered a breeding population of the critically endangered Asian giant softshell turtle in India's Chandragiri River, offering new hope for conservation efforts.

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Fungi Carbon Capture

Jul 31, 2024 09:05AM

Kew Gardens' research on fungi reveals their crucial role in carbon sequestration. Understanding fungi-plant relationships can enhance reforestation efforts and combat climate change.

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Refreezing the Arctic

Jul 31, 2024 09:04AM

Geoengineers are testing methods to slow Arctic ice melt, including creating protective ice layers and scattering reflective glass beads, to combat rapid warming and its global impact.

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Designer Handbags Use Mushroom Leather

Jul 31, 2024 09:03AM

MycoWorks uses mycelium, the root structure of fungi, to create sustainable, customizable leather alternatives. This biodegradable material is already featured in Hermes designer handbags.

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Environmental Realities of Detergent Sheets and Pods

Jul 31, 2024 09:02AM

Laundry detergent sheets contain PVA, which doesn't fully biodegrade, adding to microplastic pollution. Despite eco-friendly claims, most PVAs from detergent pods end up polluting the environment.

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Drought at the Panama Canal

Jul 31, 2024 09:01AM

The Panama Canal faces severe drought, causing shipping restrictions, delays, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Water recycling to maintain lake levels threatens drinking water supply.

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