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‘All the cocoa trees will be destroyed’

In the 1960s, yields were growing and diseases were few, Mr Adei said, but officials continued to push farmers to “produce, produce, produce”, leading to unsustainable practices and widespread deforestation. “It was an abusive consumption of forest. It’s had a very, very, very negative impact on cocoa productivity in Cote d’Ivoire,” he told PA. “When […]
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Women Scientists Explore Nepal’s Ponkar Glacier – State of the Planet

One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists had spent their lives studying the cryosphere—the frozen part of the Earth—but most had never encountered it in person.  The members of this group were selected as the first […]
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Chimps go wild on boozy fruit

Wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol for the first time. Researchers set up cameras in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park and recorded footage of chimps sharing fermented African breadfruit. The scientists said the findings raised questions about whether and why chimps deliberately seek out alcohol. Ethanolic And they likened it to […]
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Queering conservation

In the way that queer theory recognises the importance of fluidity – particularly with regard to identity and sexuality as fluid and changeable phenomena, queer ecology challenges the mindset of ‘fixedness’ that upholds heterosexist notions of fixed identity, sexuality and gender roles.  It challenges western science’s rigid categorisation, reductionism with its implicit heterosexist assumptions, and […]
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Lamont-Doherty Mourns IT Exec and Entrepreneur Edward Botwinick BS’58 – State of the Planet

Columbia mourns the loss of Edward Botwinick ’56CC, BS’58 and emeritus member of the LDEO Board, who passed away Jan. 24, 2025. Botwinick was an IT entrepreneur, a pioneer in the area of time-division multiplexing and a strong supporter of Columbia University and Columbia Football. Botwinick received his BA in physics from Columbia College in […]
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Indigenous wisdom ‘protects biodiversity’

When we acknowledge and honour this sacredness of all life, we are more likely to act in a way that is in harmony with the Earth. The most disturbing view that modernity and even conventional conservation movement has shown so far is the neglect of spiritual values, disregarding the fact that there are spirits behind biodiversity, there are spirits that cause those […]
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Why the Time To Go Solar Is Now – State of the Planet

Dear Homeowner, For decades, we’ve relied on an energy system that chokes our skies with pollution and drains our wallets. But today, we stand at a turning point where we can choose a path that not only preserves our ecosystem but also safeguards our future. Few home upgrades instantly increase property value, slash monthly utility […]
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Shipping ‘misses boat’ to decarbonisation

Emit A coalition of countries, led by Pacific Island States, tabled a proposal that would have set a high priced, flat-rate levy on all of international shipping emissions.  This would have created an incentive for emissions reductions and generated sufficient, predictable revenue that could be used to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on […]
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Capturing the Magic, Mystery and Art of Glaciers – State of the Planet

El Chaltén is a village inside Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park. The remote park is home to 48 glaciers, with some trailheads starting in town. Located among shops, restaurants and hotels on one of El Chaltén’s main streets is photographer Alex DeMets’ La Lenga Art Gallery.  DeMets has managed the gallery and displayed his work […]
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Detecting Radiation Esophagitis Using 18F-FAPI-04 PET

Detecting Radiation Esophagitis Using 18F-FAPI-04 PET

In a groundbreaking development in oncology imaging, researchers have unveiled the potential of a novel positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) tracer, ^18F-FAPI-04, to sensitively detect radiation esophagitis (RE) in patients suffering from locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (LA-ESCC). This investigation, recently published in BMC Cancer, represents a significant leap forward in non-invasive monitoring of […]
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Detecting Radiation Esophagitis Using 18F-FAPI-04 PET

Detecting Radiation Esophagitis Using 18F-FAPI-04 PET

In a groundbreaking development in oncology imaging, researchers have unveiled the potential of a novel positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) tracer, ^18F-FAPI-04, to sensitively detect radiation esophagitis (RE) in patients suffering from locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (LA-ESCC). This investigation, recently published in BMC Cancer, represents a significant leap forward in non-invasive monitoring of […]
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Extended Reality Boccia Demonstrates Promising Rehabilitation Benefits

In recent years, the integration of extended reality (XR) technologies into therapeutic and rehabilitation contexts has opened new horizons for enhancing physical and cognitive health, particularly in older adults. A pioneering research group from Osaka Metropolitan University has taken a bold step forward by developing an XR version of boccia, a precision ball sport traditionally […]
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