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NASA warns of “millennial flood” in the United States

NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S. (NOAA) have issued an alert for an extreme climatic phenomenon, forecasting a "millennial flood" that will affect several states in the central part of the country in April...

New technology in China successfully counted the country’s trees and created a forest map.

China has managed to quantify all of its trees through LIDAR sensors ("Light Detection and Ranging", a system that uses laser pulses to measure distances and create 3D maps of an environment) and artificial intelligence algorithms, representing a milestone...

Microplastics in sea turtles: an invisible threat to biodiversity

A recent study by the **University of Manchester** has revealed an alarming finding: **microplastics** have been detected in almost all organs of analyzed **sea turtles**, including the heart, brain, and, for the first time documented, in the reproductive organs. This...

Mexico and the issue of nanoplastics in bottled water

A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences in Mexico has revealed that bottled water, far from being a completely safe option, may contain up to 240,000 pieces of plastic per liter, including nanoplastics, tiny particles associated with...

The Iberian lynx population grows in the wild: two new specimens in Sierra Arana

The recovery of the **Iberian lynx** continues to take firm steps in **Andalusia**, Spain. This week, two new specimens, **Verde and Vencejo**, were released in Sierra Arana, in the municipality of Iznalloz, Granada, as part of the species' reintroduction...

What are “forever chemicals” and how do they impact health?

PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of approximately 15,000 synthetic compounds known as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to natural degradation. They can persist in the environment for thousands of years. Where are PFAS found? Thanks to their...

Innovation for modern agriculture: a sensor that optimizes irrigation and improves crops

Faced with the growing challenges of modern agriculture, the National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) has developed a low-cost temperature sensor capable of collecting real-time data, improving decision-making in the field. This advancement aims to optimize water usage, improve crop...

Concern about new bird carriers spreading avian flu in America and Europe.

A recent study published in GeoHealth has revealed that a greater variety of wild birds are playing a crucial role in the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) globally. From pelicans to peregrine falcons, these species have spread the virus from...

Microbes Convert CO2 into Proteins and Vitamins According to Research

Researchers from the **University of Tubingen** and the **Finnish Meteorological Institute** have developed a revolutionary technology that allows extracting **proteins and vitamin B9** from **microbes**, feeding them only with **hydrogen, oxygen, and COâ‚‚**. Published in *Trends in Biotechnology by Cell...

The largest solar plant with battery storage in Latin America was inaugurated in Chile.

Chile ha dado un paso significativo en la expansión de sus energías renovables con la inauguración de la planta solar Quillagua, ubicada en la desértica región de Antofagasta, al norte del país. Este proyecto se ha convertido en la central...

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Sargassum in the Caribbean: the invasion of algae impacting tourism, ecosystems, and a recurring phenomenon

Every year, the **sargassum**, a brown macroalgae, (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/el-sargazo-marca-un-registro-historico-en-el-atlantico-y-se-convierte-en-una-amenaza-ambiental-sin-control/), affecting tourist destinations such as **Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and...