The once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement. The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming […]
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Light from satellites will photobomb many space telescope images, study says : NPR
The Hubble Space Telescope drifts through space in a picture taken from the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1997. A study finds reflections cast by satellites could ruin images taken by telescopes. NASA via/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption NASA via/Getty Images Reflections cast by a growing number of satellites orbiting the Earth could ruin more […]
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed. Source link
How much plastic can kill a seabird? Just six shreds of a popped balloon, new study finds : NPR
To many marine animals, plastic pollution resembles food. A new study finds seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals like porpoises, seals and whales don’t have to eat much of it for it to be deadly. Michael O’Neill/Science Source hide caption toggle caption Michael O’Neill/Science Source To many marine animals, plastic pollution resembles food. A new […]