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In Minnesota, trees were expected to release 23% more CO2 as climate change warms the planet, but a new study found a surprising resultA recent study by the University of Minnesota reveals that trees may emit less carbon dioxide with rising temperatures as young trees, subj...- In St. Paul, Penfield added a vegetated roof over a conventional membrane; monitoring found the green-roof membrane peaked about 51°F cooler than the conventional roofResearch reveals that green roofs maintain lower temperatures compared to conventional roofs, leading to significant reductions in cooling ...
- Iowa conservationists restored more than 200 forgotten river bends. Now this endangered fish is returningIn Iowa, conservationists are bringing back the forgotten oxbow wetlands, shaped like U's, to protect the endangered Topeka shiner fish, wh...
- Michigan scientists in 2024 dyed a lake blue and added fertilizer to test if blocking sunlight could prevent algal blooms; rain washed away the dye and the water turned greenScientists dyed Peter Lake blue to test sunlight reduction for algal bloom prevention. Repeated rainfall washed out the dye, allowing algae...
- Psychology says millions of adults sleepwalk, exposing hidden ties between nocturnal wanderings, mental health, and sleep disruptionNearly four percent of American adults are affected by sleepwalking annually, a condition that often has genetic ties and links to mental h...
- USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times fasterField pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreact...
- Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answersThis unfettered access - which can be challenging to find among human gurus - is what's drawing more people to AI for spiritual guidance. T...
- In the mid-1920s, William R. Angell brought nine white-tailed deer to North Manitou Island for hunting; by the early 1980s, the herd was estimated at 2,000Six deer introduced to North Manitou Island in 1926 dramatically altered its ecosystem. Without predators, the deer population grew to two ...
- In 1901, a Stanford graduate accidentally found mysterious bones in California. His discovery helped reveal a lost world of 600 ancient speciesIn a fascinating turn of events, geologist William Warren Orcutt uncovered ancient animal bones within asphalt deposits, revealing a captiv...
- Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...
- Quote of the Day by Tim Allen: “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's...” — a thoughtful life lesson on resilience, uncertainty, human nature, faith and why accepting life's contradictions can change how we face both suffering and joy, from the beloved American comedian and actor known for his sharp observations on everyday lifeQuote of the Day by Tim Allen: Tim Allen's quote, “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's fair...” captures a difficult truth: li...
- In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape revolutionizing the whole industry by creating a modern and commercially successful product: How Richard Drew changed the world?In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape that became a commercial product and changed the tape industry. Ri...
- Ants keep entering through your front door? Diluted white vinegar can erase the invisible trails guiding them insideMixing vinegar and water creates a powerful solution that disrupts ant trails by cloaking their pheromonal communication. This technique hi...
- Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...
- In 1990s, an Indian American inventor created a dental material that restored over 1 billion teethSumita Mitra's curiosity inspired a dental filling material from observing grape clusters. She developed nanoclusters, mimicking grapes for...
- Chinese military scientist sent coronavirus vials to US in 2018, died mysteriously in 2020: ReportNewly released Senate documents suggest a Chinese scientist sent virus vials to a US laboratory. These samples were intercepted by customs ...
- Where are the Canadian wildfires currently? Check affected Canada and US cities, smoke forecast and latest updatesOver 830 wildfires burn across Canada, with many classified as out of control. Thick smoke blankets parts of Canada and the United States, ...
- Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies sayCanada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacu...
- Meet Anil Menon, NASA astronaut who will spend 8 months aboard space station: All about the Indian-origin doctor who once served in AfghanistanAnil Menon NASA astronaut: Anil Menon, the first NASA astronaut of Malayali heritage, has reached the International Space Station (ISS) on ...
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