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California's devastating 2020-2022 drought may have left behind more than dried-up rivers and struggling farms. Scientists have found that intensive groundwater pumping during the drought likely caused part of a major underground water reserve in the state's Sacramento Valley to lose some of its ability to store water permanently.

Cities have a habit of storing heat. Roads, walls and rooftops absorb sunlight during the day and slowly release it back into the surroundings after sunset, leaving built-up areas warmer than nearby rural landscapes.

Industrial plants release vast amounts of carbon dioxide every day, yet much of the conversation around cutting those emissions has focused on capturing the gas and storing it underground. Turning it into something useful has always been a more attractive idea, but one that has struggled outside laboratory conditions.

India may record 'normal' monsoon rainfall this year. But scientists say seasonal averages no longer capture the growing extremes of floods, cloudbursts and prolonged dry spells

Keeping buildings cool has become an increasingly difficult challenge as temperatures rise and air conditioning demand continues to grow. While cooling systems provide comfort, they also consume large amounts of electricity, adding to energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Super Typhoon Dolphin is moving towards Japan while weather scientists track its possible effect on India's monsoon. The storm may briefly suppress Bay of Bengal systems and reduce rainfall over parts of the country.

A detailed study of 54 Asian oak species has found that 40 have no living backup in any botanical garden around the world. This means that nearly three-quarters of the trees could disappear completely if their wild populations are lost.

By coating a cicada wing with an extremely thin layer of silver, researchers in Taiwan have created a highly sensitive optical sensor that can boost very weak molecular signals by tens of millions of times.

Everyone loves strawberries. Almost every city has its own version of eating this sweet, bright red fruit.