The ocean can glow and glitter like the stars in the sky thanks to a natural chemical process known as bioluminescence, which allows living things to produce light in their body.
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Semiconductors: Why Is the Human Brain More Energy Efficient Than LLMs?
Human memory is dominated by thick sets, keeping it energy and intelligence efficient, beyond digital memory and LLMs.
Human memory is dominated by thick sets, keeping it energy and intelligence efficient, beyond digital memory and LLMs.
Coastal Cities at High Noon
Sea level rise for coastal cities, the world’s worst nightmare, is coming within indeterminate decades but probably sooner than expected because that’s how science works these days.
Sea level rise for coastal cities, the world’s worst nightmare, is coming within indeterminate decades but probably sooner than expected because that’s how science works these days.
Reframing Conversations Around Earthquakes
UBC Okanagan becoming a world leader in disaster resiliency.
UBC Okanagan becoming a world leader in disaster resiliency
Droughts, Complicated by Climate Change, Result in US Beef Herd Hitting Historic Low
In major cattle states, ranchers have been coping with intense precipitation events, followed by long stretches with no rain.
In major cattle states, ranchers have been coping with intense precipitation events, followed by long stretches with no rain.
Conflict in the Canopy as Human and Climate Factors Drive Liana Dominance Over Trees
A new study shows that forest disturbance and climate change give lianas a competitive edge over trees.
A new study shows that forest disturbance and climate change give lianas a competitive edge over trees.
Toward Truly Compostable Plastic
Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles.
Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles.
How Money Laundering Rules Could Be Used to Tackle Deforestation
A first-of-its-kind legal complaint in France aims to hold banks accountable for their work with companies that contribute to deforestation.
A first-of-its-kind legal complaint in France aims to hold banks accountable for their work with companies that contribute to deforestation.
Longer Summers Put Polar Bears at Risk for Starvation
More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new study indicates.
More time stranded on land means greater risk of starvation for polar bears, a new study indicates.
Wood: Building on an Abundant Natural Resource
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
What’s the Future of Gas? In Minnesota, Utilities Have to Share 10-Year Visions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month voted to require gas utilities to file long-range resource plans, similar to those used for electric utilities.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month voted to require gas utilities to file long-range resource plans, similar to those used for electric utilities.
Why Ecosystems Need Healthy Populations of Apex Predators to Be Restored
When the wolves leave, it significantly impacts the ecosystem.
When the wolves leave, it significantly impacts the ecosystem.
Embracing Environmental Community Service
Imagine if every business, regardless of size or industry, committed to environmental community service as a requirement.
Imagine if every business, regardless of size or industry, committed to environmental community service as a requirement.
Brazil Risks Losing the Pampa Grassland to Soy Farms and Sand Patches
This biome is often overlooked in comparison to the higher-profile Amazon, Pantanal and Cerrado landscapes, but has greater plant diversity than the others.
This biome is often overlooked in comparison to the higher-profile Amazon, Pantanal and Cerrado landscapes, but has greater plant diversity than the others.
Spent Wind Turbine Waste
In the West Texas town of Sweetwater, about 40 miles west of Abilene on Interstate 20, there is a field filled to the brim with unwanted wind turbine blades.
In the West Texas town of Sweetwater, about 40 miles west of Abilene on Interstate 20, there is a field filled to the brim with unwanted wind turbine blades.
The Shocking Truth About Sloths
As their forests disappear, sloths are climbing on dangerous power lines. Veterinarians and rescue centers are developing new techniques to help.
As their forests disappear, sloths are climbing on dangerous power lines. Veterinarians and rescue centers are developing new techniques to help.