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The Mystery of the Missing Antarctic Sea Ice

Winter sea ice in the Antarctic is at a historic low, and scientists are working to understand why an area of ice the size of Greenland is missing. 

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Scientists Dig Into Wildfire Predictions, Long-Term Impacts

Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and intensity in response to a changing climate.

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New Method Has Promise for Accurate, Efficient Soil Carbon Estimates

Earth’s soil contains large stocks of carbon — even more carbon than in the atmosphere. A significant portion of this soil carbon is in organic form (carbon bound to carbon), called soil organic carbon (SOC).

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Visible Work on OSU-Led Wave Energy Testing Facility to Begin in August

The next step in Oregon State University’s construction of a wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast is likely to be visible to residents and visitors to the area in August.

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NOAA and Partners Race to Rescue Remaining Florida Corals From Historic Ocean Heat Wave

In mid-July 2023, heat-stressed corals in the southern Florida Keys began bleaching—expelling their food-producing algal partners—amid the hottest water temperatures ever documented in the region during the satellite record (dating back to 1985).

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Encouraging News for Underwater Grasses in Chesapeake Bay, Despite “Mystery” Losses Around Gunpowder and Middle Rivers

An annual survey led by VIMS researchers mapped 76,462 acres of underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in 2022. 

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New Materials That Could Transform Our Lives Are in the Works at UT Austin

A technological leap sits on the horizon, with exciting capabilities like quantum computing, soft robotics and more coming down the pike.

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Tiny Pests Pose Problems for Iconic Monarch Butterfly

Many gardeners will tell you that aphids are the bane of their existence. 

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Short Bursts of Daily Activity Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk

Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.

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