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Antarctic Sea Ice Plunged in Summer 2025

In 2025, summer sea ice in the Antarctic tied for the second-lowest minimum extent ever recorded in the 47-year satellite record, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).

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Humpback Whales’ Use of Memory to Time Their Migration Could Prove Less Effective Amid Climate Change

A new study led by McGill University researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic feeding grounds to determine when to embark on their annual 10,000-kilometre journey.

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Migrating Flies Vital for People and Nature

Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows.

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Toxic Algae Spurs Sea Lion Attacks in Southern California

A sea lion sickened by toxic algae attacked a teenage girl in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, the latest episode of erratic behavior from affected animals.

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Climate Change, Non-Native Species Pose Double Trouble for Native Species, Study Shows

Climate change could pose a dual threat to native species by reducing their suitable habitats and increasing predation pressure from non-native species, a new study(Link is external) by Oregon State University researchers finds.

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Microplastics Contaminate Spotted Seal Diets in Remote Alaska Waters

Spotted seals in some of the most remote marine areas around Alaska are consuming significant amounts of microplastics in their diets, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study.

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Exposure to Air Pollution in Childhood Is Associated with Reduced Brain Connectivity

A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions.

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Smart Energy Management at Home

KIT Spin-off RAZO Energy is developing an intelligent energy management system for the efficient control of electrical consumer devices in residential homes.

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Study Shows Groundwater Gains in Arizona Yet Climate Risks Still Threaten Water Supply

A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the region dealing with long-term water stress, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and collaborators in Arizona and Colorado.

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New Study Validates Lower Limits of Human Heat Tolerance

How much can our bodies adapt to a hotter and more humid planet?

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