Tag: Science Advances
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Imaginary Gold: How Climate Change in the Canadian Arctic Affects Carbon Dioxide Emissions
In this article, we highlight a concerning environmental phenomenon related to the impact of rising temperatures on carbon dioxide emissions in the Canadian Arctic. Recent studies indicate that the erosion of rocks such as pyrite, known as “fool’s gold,” may enhance what is known as the climate feedback loop, potentially significantly increasing carbon dioxide emissions…
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Rapid Evolution in Flight Ability of Cockroaches to Avoid Predatory Birds
Recent research provides an exciting insight into how grasshoppers have evolved their flying ability to respond more quickly to the emergence of new predators in the sky. Studies indicate that grasshoppers have developed new features in their wings and bodies over 160 million years, coinciding with the rise of birds as aerial hunters. Through the…