Information on Earth's biodiversity is increasingly collected using DNA-, image- and audio-based sampling. At the same time, new statistical analysis methods are being developed to make more out of the collected data, providing ...
Ecology
Sep 23, 2025
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Heat and air pollution affect millions in cities. Manchester researchers use AI and open data to build tools helping cities track risks and respond more effectively to climate and environmental challenges.
Environment
Sep 22, 2025
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Wetlands in Hampton Roads are an important part of the ecosystem, and a new study attempts to quantify their worth to the community by calculating a monetary value.
Ecology
Sep 16, 2025
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For over 80 years, researchers have documented how powerful industries can exert influence over the very institutions meant to regulate them—a phenomenon known as "corporate capture."
Environment
Sep 10, 2025
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In the criminal justice system, decisions about when and how long to detain people have historically been made by other people, like judges and parole boards. But that process is changing: Decision-makers increasingly include ...
Political science
Sep 5, 2025
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As the United States passes a tipping point in water security, new research reveals that millions of Americans now face a growing crisis in accessing clean, affordable water.
Earth Sciences
Aug 27, 2025
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A new study shows how extreme weather and power outages can impact socially vulnerable populations in counties near the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Social Sciences
Jul 22, 2025
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Ten years ago, the world committed itself to keeping global warming well below 2°C (and preferably below 1.5°C) above the pre-industrial era. This would be done by reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030 ...
Environment
Jul 8, 2025
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Legally mandated U.S. national climate assessments seem to have disappeared from the federal websites built to display them, making it harder for state and local governments and the public to learn what to expect in their ...
Environment
Jul 1, 2025
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When we discuss climate action, pension reforms or investments in technology, we are really talking about one big question: How should we distribute benefits and costs between generations?
Social Sciences
Jun 24, 2025
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