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Detailed reports on thousands of artefacts pulled from “Britain’s Pompeii” uncover the surprisingly sophisticated domestic lives of Bronze Age Fen folk, from home interiors to recipes, clothing, kitchenware and pets. »
In the journey towards a world free of Tuberculosis (TB), the crucial first step begins with identifying individuals affected by the disease. »
Growing sea cucumbers in underwater nurseries could be a way of restoring their services as “vacuum cleaners” of the ocean to protect the Asia-Pacific’s declining coral reefs, marine ecologists suggest. »
More than a million people die every year due to short-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, researchers say, with Asia accounting for almost two thirds of all deaths. »
Young children in India who suffer from life-threatening diarrhoea frequently are given ineffective treatments because health providers misperceive the wishes of parents, an international study shows. »
The world’s tallest railway bridge, in the underdeveloped, mountainous region of Jammu and Kashmir, promises to provide a vital transportation link with the rest of India when it becomes operational. »
In devastating events dotting the globe, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires. »
Particles scatter light, act as starting point for cloud formation and initiate or limit rainfall. »
A new, comprehensive analysis of satellite data finds that majority of glaciers on the landmass have retreated significantly. »
Earth’s average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA. »
Human activities are making Earth's air, soil and freshwater saltier. »
The Arctic's status as a significant carbon reservoir faces a stark revelation as new findings illuminate the complex interplay between river runoff, thawing permafrost, and the region's ability to absorb and release CO2. »
The waiting is over. After weeks of ominous earthquake swarms and warnings from geologists about the possibility of an eruption, lava began to pour from a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland late on December 18, 2023. »
A long-term Arctic biological data set maintained by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) scientists has been instrumental in determining the cause of a series of die-offs of eastern Pacific gray whales. »
Stratospheric clouds over the Arctic may explain the differences seen between the polar warming calculated by climate models and actual recordings. »
More accurate estimation could help responders detect fires sooner. »
Pacific Walker Circulation and related El Niño and La Niña patterns are changing because of human activity and volcanic eruptions in the tropics. »
Scientists discover where Inca workers buried more than 500 years ago came from. »
Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane. »
A Mww 6.8 earthquake struck the Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco on 8 September 2023 at 23:11 DST (22:11 UTC). »
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop there. »
During the southern right whale season in Brazil, experts are seizing the opportunity to warn that these majestic creatures are still listed as an endangered species in the country. »
The quest to better understand how mangroves can help tackle climate-related problems is part of a global strategy to protect these ecosystems. »
Brazil’s first scientific expedition to the Arctic aims to explore the biodiversity of one of the planet’s coldest territories, learn more about its ecological importance and its role in global climate change, and contribute to its preservation. »
Faced with sexist and sexual violence, the Paris Transport Authority will set up "safe places" next September to offer shelter to victims of harassment and assault. »
China's next-generation crewed spacecraft, which can transport up to seven astronauts, may fly for the first time between 2027 and 2028. »
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami warning in southern Alaska, but the warning was lifted about an hour later. »
Scientists at the University of Maine, United States, said the global average temperature reached a record 63°F (17.2°C). »
The honeyguide bird loves beeswax, but needs help breaking open bees’ nests to get it. So it shows a honey badger the way to the nest, who rips it open and together they share the rewards. »
Alef Aeronautics Company, based in the United States, has obtained the necessary permits to conduct road and air tests with its Model A electric flying car. »