Universal-Sci Weekly - Issue #99
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Why Are East Africa's Flamingos Disappearing?
Flamingos in East Africa are facing an unexpected threat that could disrupt their populations and the ecological balance of the region.
A recent study by King's College London has unearthed surprising challenges stemming from changing environmental conditions. This article explains the research that combined decades of satellite data and ecological analysis.
Farming in the Arctic: It's Closer Than You Think
The idea of farming in the Arctic seems extremely far-fetched. Its harsh landscapes, freezing temperatures, and remote location make the Arctic destined to stay barren, or so you might think.
Research indicates that this might change sooner than expected. Climate change, the defining environmental challenge of our era, is causing major shifts in global agricultural patterns. These changes could potentially turn parts of the Arctic into viable farmland.
Scientists developed an ingenious type of 'living bioplastic' that breaks itself down
Have you ever wondered if there's a way to make plastic disappear after it's no longer needed? Researchers at the University of California San Diego might have found an answer. They developed a new type of plastic called thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Unlike traditional plastics, this material is biodegradable, which could significantly lessen the environmental impact of the plastic industry. TPU is commonly used in products such as footwear, floor mats, cushions, and memory foam. This new biodegradable variant incorporates bacterial spores that enable the plastic to decompose naturally in compost conditions.
Giant Among Giants: Possibly the Largest Marine Reptile Ever Unearthed
Researchers from the UK have recently pieced together clues from fossil fragments that point to a potentially enormous discovery—a new species of marine reptile that could have been one of the largest ever. Dr. Dean R. Lomax and his colleagues shared this revelation in a recent study from the University of Bristol and University of Manchester, which was published in the peer-reviewed science journal PLOS ONE.
A 500-Year Forecast: Boreal Forests and Tundra Regions to Suffer Most from Climate Change
Research reveals that Canada and Alaska's vast boreal forests, alongside the treeless shrublands just north, are facing significant threats from climate change, potentially being among the hardest hit regions over the next 500 years.
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