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July 7, 2019

Climate change is destroying cricket and football

Climate change is destroying cricket, soccer and other sports

Due to heavy rains in England and Wales, 2019 Cricket World Cup is the wettest tournament of all time resulting in abandonments of several matches. Unlike many other sports, cricket is very weather-sensitive. Climate change could very well destroy it. Read More

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June 21, 2019

In Maine, climate change is not a fisherman’s friend

In Maine, climate change is not a fisherman's friend

Fishing has been the economic and cultural pillar for many coastal towns along the Northeast coast for generations. But a warmer climate threatens the abundance and distribution of key species like haddock and Atlantic cod. And that will spell trouble for these fishing towns, according to new research. Read More

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Filed under: Climate change, Ocean, Science
June 20, 2019

How climate change threatens world heritage

How climate change threatens world heritage

If you like clams, you’re not alone. For the past 164,000 years, people have used shellfish as a food source. We know this thanks to shell middens found on shorelines around the world. By studying these mounds, scientists can say a lot about the history of early humans — from their dietary preferences to migration paths. Read More

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Filed under: Archeology, Climate change, Science
June 14, 2019

This river in Russia turned orange because of an abandoned Soviet-era mine

The Modon-Kul river in Buryatia Republic in Russia turned bright orange. The maximum concentration of manganese is exceeded by 61 times. Authorities blame the former mine of a local tungsten-molybdenum plant. Read More

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June 3, 2019

How one gene mutation helped indigenous peoples of Siberia adapt to harsh conditions

How one gene mutation helped indigenous peoples of Siberia adapt to harsh conditions

Scientists have discovered genes that helped indigenous peoples of Siberia to adapt to life in a cold climate with a restricted diet. Mutations were found in genes affecting lipid metabolism, which involves splitting, digesting, absorbing, transporting, and accumulating fat in the body. Read More

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