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Plastic pollution is infiltrating coral ecosystems in the ocean.
Microplastics alter crystal growth in coral skeleton structures. Our study reveals the concerning impact of polyethylene microplastics in oceans, emphasizing the urgent threat they pose to Briareum violacea corals. Rising pollution levels may harm coral skeletal growth and overall health.
Atmospheric rivers and the upper ocean
Using an eddy-resolving ocean coupled to a high resolution atmosphere, we find that atmospheric rivers significantly influence upper ocean processes, and the nature of these impacts change as the climate warms.
Impact of residential solid fuel usage and fuel conversion on children’s lung function
Solid fuel combustion exposure is a leading global health risk factor, yet evidence on its effects, especially on vulnerable children, is sparse. Our study highlights the adverse impact of solid fuel usage on children and the need to promote clean fuel usage for this vulnerable population.
Burned Area Increasingly Explained by Climate Change
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a key driver of wildfire activity. But the seemingly simple question, "How much has climate change altered burned area?" has not been answered before. Here, we provide a first quantification of this.
27.09% Efficiency Silicon Heterojunction Back Contact Solar Cell and Going Beyond
a new generation of heterojunction back contact (HBC) solar cells that not only push efficiency boundaries but also address key challenges in design and implementation.
Forest regeneration can help us adapt to a warming world
Sara Alibakhshi, Susan C. Cook-Patton, Edouard Davin, Eduardo Eiji Maeda, Miguel Bastos Araújo, Daniel Heinlein, Janne Heiskanen, Petri Pellikka, Thomas W Crowther
