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Sediments function as time capsules, revealing histories of climatic shifts and environmental events through sediment core analysis. Utilizing data from pollen and diatoms, scientists reconstruct past climates while identifying geological …
Unveiling the Past: Sediments as Time Capsules of Climate Change Read More
The DRC is experiencing an outbreak of an undiagnosed illness, referred to as Disease X, with 406 cases recorded and 31 deaths, mainly among malnourished children. The outbreak, concentrated in …
Investigation of Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DR Congo: Disease X or Known Pathogens? Read More
Lorraine Ramirez Villarin, an assistant professor at UNG, has been awarded the Fulbright-Hays fellowship, which enabled her to study Colombia’s climate change strategies. She is tasked with sharing her findings …
Lorraine Ramirez Villarin Receives Fulbright-Hays Award for Climate Change Education Read More
An undiagnosed illness, termed Disease X, has emerged in the DRC, with 406 cases reported and 31 deaths, primarily among malnourished children. It is concentrated in the remote Panzi district. …
Understanding Disease X: The Unidentified Illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Read More
Soil, while vital for food production, significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for about 15% of greenhouse gas emissions. A recent study found that CO2 is the most emitted gas …
Study Reveals Soil’s Dual Role in Climate Change: A Source and Sink of Greenhouse Gases Read More
A recent study reveals that climate change threatens to drive 7.6% of species to extinction at current temperature levels. If temperatures rise beyond 1.5°C, approximately one-third of all species could …
Climate Change Poses Severe Threat of Extinction to Species Worldwide Read More
Climate change exacerbates the spread of infectious diseases and disrupts vaccine distribution, impacting public health. A rise in environmental conditions favorable to pathogens, alongside increasing vaccine hesitancy driven by misinformation, …
Climate Change Compounds Vaccine Challenges and Public Health Risks Read More
A Durham scientist is part of an international team on the Chikyu vessel investigating the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. They are drilling into a fault line associated with the earthquake to …
Durham Scientist Joins International Team Investigating 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Read More
Research indicates that the Amazon rainforest is a significant contributor to isoprene emissions, which interact with thunderstorms to form aerosol particles in the upper atmosphere. These particles are crucial for …
Understanding the Role of Amazon Rainforest in Cloud Formation through Isoprene Emissions Read More
Dr. Danielle Touma collaborates with the Karuk Tribe in California to address the increasing risks of wildfires and climate change. Utilizing her expertise in climate modeling and combining it with …
Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science to Mitigate Climate Risks in Tribal Lands Read More