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Urban heat islands are a poor proxy for global warming

Urban trees mislead climate models: why genetics matter more than temperature

Three Sisters Spring at Crystal River, Florida, on a cold morning.

Florida manatees thrive alongside humans

Historic accounts reveal manatee populations increased in the 1800s and 1900s alongside human populations.

Young coral use metabolic tricks to resist bleaching

Metabolic strategies of coral larvae to resist bleaching

Coral larvae can retain algae at high temperatures due to reduced metabolism and increased nitrogen storage.

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The impact of climate change on marine animals

Study of 21,000 marine animals finds many coastal regions are also at greater risk than previously realized.

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Mosquitoes use body heat to sense humans

A mosquito bite is usually a minor nuisance, it can be serious in many places, Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads diseases like dengue.

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Home office setup can impact work-from-home success

Dutch survey study links air ventilation and other home-office factors to productivity levels.

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Mammals prefer climates for living

A North Carolina State University study led by Roland Kays shows that despite human impact, Climate is still the most significant factor in where...

Thermostat settings and community fit  

How does childhood home temperature influence thermostat setting?

The temperature of your childhood home, among other factors, may help predict your thermostat settings.

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The importance of the human brain’s hypothalamus

fMRI scans to examine how the human hypothalamus controls hunting and escaping behaviors in a virtual survival game.

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Exploring wild yeast flavors in lager beers

Hybrids of wild strains and brewer’s yeast had mutations that enhanced alcohol production.

Worried young woman sit at child's couch and look at thermometer in hand. She touch hair of daughter. Sick girl sleep on couch.

Using temperature to fight antibiotic resistance

Impact of temperature on antibiotic resistance mutations.

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Climate change could decrease life expectancy by half a year: study

A 1°C increase in global temperature reduces the average human lifespan by about five months and one week.

Image showing Doctor holding a test kit for COVID-19 2019-nCoV

Gene-based diagnostics boosted by innovative test strips

Circular DNA structures hinder Cas12a activation, enabling self-catalysis in DNA/RNA sensing.

Lettuce leaf

Lettuce should be refrigerated to minimize E. coli contamination

Attached is E. coli O157:H7 on leaf surfaces, highlighting the susceptibility of leafy greens.

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Premature babies benefit socially from early body contact

Early skin-to-skin contact impacts mother-infant interaction quality at four months for very preterm infants.

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Device for early detection of organ rejection

Bio-electronic implants detecting kidney transplant rejection early.

Hand holding thermometer

The study reveals personal variations in body temperature

Using unsupervised learning to define typical oral temperature ranges in outpatients.

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The role of Atlantification in declining Arctic sea ice

How does north Atlantic water influence the arctic ocean climate?

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Warming temperatures increase groundwater depletion rates in India

India's groundwater depletion rates could triple in the coming decades due to the warming climate.

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Heat stress in cattle is a global risk due to climate change

Expansion of cattle farming and unchecked climate change could expose over 1 billion cows to heat stress.

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Scientists build synthetic catalysts to break down biomass

Scientists are trying to mimic the features of natural enzymes.

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Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while cooling objects passively

Nanofilms could significantly reduce cooling energy in buildings and vehicles.

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Invar alloys stay the same size when heated

The Invar effect: A thermodynamic explanation.

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The new catalyst reduces methane pollution in millions of engines

Researchers show method to remove greenhouse gas from natural gas engine exhaust.

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Warmer, murkier waters put predators of guppies at risk

How temperature and turbidity change the way guppies avoid predators?

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FSU researchers unveil new model for chemical garden growth

Modeling chemical garden growth in 2 and 3 dimensions.

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Drones that can detect and map burning buildings and wildfires

Researchers create drone capable of entering burning buildings.

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How and why do temperatures determine the sex of turtles?

Warmer temperatures improve turtle motherhood.

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