Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know itHow did early cells keep themselves distinct while allowing for some amount of exchange?

Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell’s survival and operation. For instance, the nucleus stores genetic material, and mitochondria produce energy.

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Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition

Manatees along Florida’s coast are eating less seagrass and more algae than they did a few decades ago. This dietary shift could pose a new threat to the survival of the beloved species.

Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Environment|World

3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund

Getting aid to countries before the storm or drought hits is one response increasingly being used to limit the damage.

3 innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
Environment|Europe

EU lawmakers seek change to deforestation law and approve delay

The European Parliament sought on Thursday to water down a ban on the import of commodities such as beef and soy linked to deforestation, and backed a one year

EU lawmakers seek change to deforestation law and approve delay
Environment|Europe|World

In Sarajevo, rapid hillside construction raises landslide risk

Bosnian pensioner Vejsil Kajanija has a new routine - every day he walks to inspect large faults in the ground that have appeared since construction began on

In Sarajevo, rapid hillside construction raises landslide risk
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Wisconsin agency issues first round of permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation

Wisconsin agency issues first round of permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation
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Tropical Storm Sara threatens to bring flash floods and mudslides to Central America

Tropical Storm Sara threatens to bring flash floods and mudslides to Central America
Americas|Environment|World

Tropical Storm Sara closes in on ‘life-threatening’ and ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact with Central America

Tropical Storm Sara closes in on ‘life-threatening’ and ‘potentially catastrophic’ impact with Central America
US|Environment|Science

Landslides are a threat to US infrastructure and safety. Here's where they pose the biggest threat.

Landslides are a threat to US infrastructure and safety. Here's where they pose the biggest threat.