Tag: warming
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Fruit flies’ embryonic stage reveals that climate adaptation begins early
Introduction: A window into early climate adaptation As global temperatures rise, scientists are racing to understand how living beings will adapt to faster and more extreme warming. A new study from the University of Vermont turns the lens on an unlikely but widely studied organism: the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Focusing on the embryonic stage—the…
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Thousands of Glaciers Face Irreversible Melt: A Grim Forecast for Mid-Century and Beyond
Introduction: A Grim Forecast for Global Glaciers New research released this month paints a stark picture: thousands of glaciers may melt away each year by mid-century, dramatically reshaping landscapes, water supplies, and global sea levels. The study emphasizes that the fate of these icy giants hinges on aggressive climate action taken now. If governments fail…