A multinational study involving researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has investigated the alignment of global water models and their consistency with observational data. Global water models play a crucial role in comprehending the water cycle and assessing the impacts of climate change, particularly in understanding phenomena like increased droughts and […]
Salk researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially treating peripheral neuropathy, a condition affecting over 3 million people in the United States annually. This condition damages nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, causing pain and loss of sensation due to factors such as diabetes, injuries, genetic diseases, and infections. The study, […]
A University of Queensland study led by Bora Aska from the Sustainable Minerals Institute and School of the Environment reveals that approximately one-third of the world’s mine tailings are situated in or near protected conservation areas. These tailings, containing waste and residues from mineral processing, are stored in some of the largest engineered structures globally. […]