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How Mapping Plants Better Could Sharpen Climate Forecasts

Earth’s land absorbs about one-quarter of the carbon dioxide humans release every year—but scientists still can’t agree on how much. Some climate models say plants pull in 100 billion tons of carbon annually. Others say nearly double that. For decades, this gap has haunted climate science. Now, a new study suggests a surprisingly simple reason: […]

Biology

Is Nature Getting More Boring?

ou know that sinking feeling when you see a new strip mall where a forest used to be? Or when every fast food joint looks the same, no matter the city? It’s easy to assume that human activity is turning the planet into one giant, boring copy-paste of concrete and pigeons. Scientists have worried about […]

Environment

When the Flames Fade: How Wildfires Reshape Life

Imagine standing in a forest just months after a devastating wildfire. The once-lush landscape is now a mosaic of blackened trees and new green shoots. In the silence, life stirs—birds call, small mammals scurry, and resilient plants reclaim the scorched earth. Wildfires, especially megafires, don’t just destroy; they transform. But how? A groundbreaking study on […]

Environment

Conservation Efforts Falling Short

The world is home to a rich diversity of life, but many species are teetering on the brink of extinction. According to recent research published in Nature, conservation efforts are not keeping pace with the threats facing these species. Using data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and other global […]

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How Mapping Plants Better Could Sharpen Climate Forecasts

Is Nature Getting More Boring?

When the Flames Fade: How Wildfires Reshape Life

Conservation Efforts Falling Short

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