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Earth
Warm seawater intrudes into Antarctica’s main ice shelf, raising concerns about sea levels
Schematic map of the Filchner Trough region on the eastern continental shelf of the Weddell Sea. Credit: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans (2024). DOI: 10.1029/2023JC020700 The vast Antarctic ice sheet stores more than half of the earth’s fresh water. In some places on the continent, the ice extends over the ocean, where it forms large floating shelves. Observations show that…
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Biology
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts strawberry shelf life in real time
Graphical summary. Credit: Postharvest Biology and Technology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113189 A research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool based on non-invasive techniques to ensure optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste. According to the United Nations, 930 million tons of food was wasted globally in 2019. Reducing food waste is essential, as these losses occur at…
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