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Ice Age Trees Helped Stabilize Earth’s Atmosphere by Suffocating

Ancient trees may have played a key role in regulating Earth’s climate during the last ice age — by breathing less efficiently.  

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The Chilling Effect of Air Pollution

Earth is reflecting less sunlight, and absorbing more heat, than it did several decades ago. 

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Spotted Lanternfly May Use ‘Toxic Shield’ to Fend off Bird Predators

Spotted lanternflies may season themselves to the distaste of potential bird predators, according to a new study led by entomologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Researchers Pinpoint Target for Treating Virus That Causes the Stomach Bug

New study reveals how human astroviruses bind to humans cells and paves the way for new therapies and vaccines.

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3 Questions: How AI is Helping us Monitor and Support Vulnerable Ecosystems

A recent study from Oregon State University estimated that more than 3,500 animal species are at risk of extinction because of factors including habitat alterations, natural resources being overexploited, and climate change.

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As Ochre Sea Star ‘Baby Boomers’ Grow Up, Species Showing Signs of Recovery

The “baby boom” of ochre sea stars that followed a population crash a decade ago is enabling the species to recover on the Oregon Coast, according to new research by scientists at Oregon State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

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UW-Led Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Increased Odds of Preterm Birth

About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.

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Sprayable RNA Pesticide Works Best When Potato Beetles are Small

The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.

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Tiny Ponds in the Andes Pack a Big Climate Punch, UNC Study Finds

Small mountain ponds high in the tropical Andes may be playing an outsized role in global climate change, according to new research led by scientists at the University of North Carolina.

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How Algae Help Corals Bounce Back After Bleaching

Using advanced technology to understand natural reef resilience, and boost it.

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