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Half of the largest lakes in the world are losing water

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Posted on 30 May, 2023 by benyamin chahkandi

Summary: A recent study found that 53 percent of the greatest freshwater lakes on earth are in decline and are now retaining less water than they did thirty years ago. The study measured changes in water levels in roughly 2,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs in the globe using satellite measurements spanning decades. It was discovered that human consumption, sedimentation, and climate change are to blame.   However, the lead author, former CIRES visiting fellow and current...
Homo sapiens was most likely created by a number of genetically similar populations.

Homo sapiens was most likely created by a number of genetically similar populations.

Summary: Researchers have discovered a novel model of human evolution that challenges the notion that a single African population gave rise to all humans by analyzing the genetic makeup of present-day communities in Africa and comparing it to the fossil evidence of those populations' earliest Homo sapiens populations.   Although it is well known that Homo sapiens began in Africa, Brenna Henn, professor of anthropology at the Genome Center at UC Davis, and the study's corresponding...
The first species on Earth had certain real estate preferences

The first species on Earth had certain real estate preferences

summary: For the first time, new research reveals that some of the earliest species on Earth managed to be fussy about where they resided despite not having body components that allowed for movement.   These curiously shaped soft-bodied sea critters lived during the Ediacaran Period, around 550 million years ago. They have long been regarded as mysterious by researchers. The study's lead author and graduate student in paleontology at the University of California, Riverside,...
Virtual Water; The Implications For Branding

Virtual Water; The Implications For Branding

Virtual water refers to the amount of water used in the production of goods and services, including food and clothing, that are traded between countries. Water is a scarce resource, and virtual water is becoming increasingly important as populations grow, and water resources become more limited. The concept of virtual water has significant implications for branding, as consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of their consumption patterns. In this essay, we will explore the...
Prospects of Solid Wastes in Space

Prospects of Solid Wastes in Space

Solid wastes are a growing problem in space, as human activities and space exploration have produced a significant amount of debris in the Earth's orbit. The issue of space waste has become a significant concern for space agencies and scientists, as the accumulation of debris could lead to collisions that could damage or destroy satellites and spacecraft. In this essay, we will explore the issue of solid waste in space and the steps being taken to address this problem. Solid waste in space...
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