Source: The Cool Down

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Engineers unveil new wind turbine technology that could drastically change energy availability in the US — here's how it works

  2024-08-21 by in The Cool Down

German company Nordex has unveiled a cutting-edge wind turbine, the Nordex N169/5.X, that's set to revolutionize how we harness the breeze for clean electricity.

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Researchers uncover concerning trend that could endanger entire communities: 'The global food supply could fail'

  2024-07-15 by in The Cool Down

Researchers are sounding the alarm on the impact of climate change on plant's pollination patterns in the Great Basin.

  Tagged under: Butterflies and Moths

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Doctors record first-ever case of deadly tick-borne virus in the UK: 'It's a really common problem that was absent 20 or 30 years ago'

  2024-04-07 by in The Cool Down

One unlucky mountain biker in the U.K. ended up contracting tick-borne encephalitis after being bitten by a tick.

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Researchers raise concerns after observing 'catastrophic' behavior of grizzly bears: 'Dramatic escalation in the numbers of bears dying'

  2024-04-03 by in The Cool Down

Researchers have shed light on changes in behavior that have led grizzly bears closer and closer to human habitats.

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Scientists concerned about effect air pollution has on critical pollinators: 'A bit scary to see the results'

  2024-02-29 by in The Cool Down

A study reveals air pollution is eroding floral scents essential to pollinators like moths, confusing their ability to locate wildflower nectar.

  Tagged under: Butterflies and Moths

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Scientists stunned by disturbing discoveries during autopsies of dead camels: 'The most surreal thing in the world'

  2024-02-08 by in The Cool Down

The stomachs of dead animals have been found to contain huge chunks of plastic, causing camel deaths and leading to a call for plastic regulation.

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