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- 1Satellite data reveals boom-and-bust cycles in greening drylands●Satellite data exposes escalating 'boom-and-bust' dynamic in greening drylands
Researchers at the University of Arizona report that satellite observations show drylands worldwide are greening, but in an increasingly volatile 'boom-and-bust' pattern: bursts of vegetation growth are followed by sharp crashes. The study suggests that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is fuelling plant growth in arid regions, yet this greening masks growing instability, with vegetation swings becoming more extreme over time.
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BioMedizone, an educational initiative, is being highlighted for expanding access to science education for underserved students. Regional outlets in Kentucky and Ohio are carrying reports on the programme, which aims to give students from under-resourced communities hands-on opportunities in biomedical and scientific learning. The coverage focuses on the organisation's efforts to widen participation in science fields among groups historically underrepresented in them.