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Category: Environment

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Scientists described a couch potato cave salamander called the olm

Posted on December 25, 2023June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

Researchers tracked a species of large cave salamanders for several years to see how they survived their low-energy surroundings. It turns…

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    How do mountains affect Earth’s climate?

    Posted on December 11, 2023December 1, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…

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      Scientists reevaluate global methane emissions

      Posted on October 16, 2023June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Researchers used high-resolution satellite data to show the amount of methane entering the atmosphere currently surpasses the amount removed…

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        Is global warming affecting home runs in baseball?

        Posted on August 28, 2023June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

        Researchers analyzed more than 200,000 balls hit in Major League Baseball games played between 1962 and 2019. They estimated global warming…

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          Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

          Posted on June 1, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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            Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

            Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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              Tornado winds are strongest closest to the ground

              Posted on May 1, 2023June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

              Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…

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                Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

                Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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                  Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

                  Posted on February 20, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.

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                    Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality

                    Posted on January 23, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…

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