Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the early 20th century, according to a new study. …read more Source:: Science
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Termites mitigate effects of drought in Tropical Rainforest
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•Termites are commonly regarded as one of the most destructive insect pests, yet its unknown side was recently revealed by a major new study. Researchers have discovered that termites actually …read more Source:: Science
Scientists engineer crops to conserve water, resist drought
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•For the first time, scientists have improved how a crop uses water by 25 percent, without compromising yield, by altering the expression of one gene that is found in all …read more Source:: Science
Incomplete drought recovery may be the new normal
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•The amount of time it takes for an ecosystem to recover from a drought is an important measure of a drought’s severity. During the 20th century, the total area of …read more Source:: Science
Meteorites reveal lasting drought on Mars
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•The lack of liquid water on the surface of Mars today has been demonstrated by new evidence in the form of meteorites on the Red Planet examined by an international …read more Source:: Science