Gold mining is responsible for a 50% reduction in carbon stocks in four Brazilian biomes; mercury concentration increases by 70%.
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Many believe that Einstein's Nobel Prize was for the Theory of General Relativity, but the award was for another work.
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Deforestation of tropical forests continues to threaten biodiversity and vital ecosystems. Could science and conservation initiatives turn things around?
Ant-like microrobots show promise in medical industry by tackling tasks in teams, from lifting heavy objects to unclogging arteries.
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A new large herring observed in the Baltic Sea shows evidence of switching from a plankton diet to a fish diet, says new study.
This device, so small that it escapes the sight of any microscope, has the potential to revolutionise fields such as personalised medicine and quantum devices.
Declining bee populations threaten food security and biodiversity. Understanding the foraging strategies of different bee’s can help support their conservation.