An international multi-center study has revealed how diet plays a greater role in the prevalence of obesity globally than was previously understood, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Fighting Extinction, Coral Reefs Show Signs of Adapting to Warming Seas
As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more resilient to warming temperatures than others.
FAU Tells ‘Story’ of Atlantic’s Sargassum Surge Using 40 Years of Data
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have released a landmark review tracing four decades of changes in pelagic sargassum – free-floating brown seaweed that plays a vital role in the Atlantic Ocean ecosystem.
Summer Heat Lingers in the West
September 2025 kicked off with a stretch of unseasonably high temperatures across much of western North America.
Not So Sweet: Some Sugar Substitutes Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline
Some sugar substitutes may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health, according to a study published in the September 3, 2025, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Earth’s inner core exists only because of carbon
New research reveals that carbon made it possible for Earth’s molten core to freeze into a solid heart, stabilizing the magnetic field that protects our planet. Without it, Earth’s deep interior — and life above — might look very different.
UH Researchers Call for New Standards for Building in Coastal Flood Zones
A new study reveals a wide variety of approaches across the U.S. for establishing building elevation guidelines that account for future sea level rise, highlighting a need for more standardized methods.
Study Explores Diet’s Significant Role in Global Obesity
An international multi-center study has revealed how diet plays a greater role in the prevalence of obesity globally than was previously understood, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
When Crowds Left, Reefs Came Alive at Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a popular snorkeling destination that attracts nearly a million annual visitors, underwent a remarkable and rapid recovery when tourism ceased during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
WiFi Signals Can Measure Heart Rate—no Wearables Needed
Heart rate is one of the most basic and important indicators of health, providing a snapshot into a person’s physical activity, stress and anxiety, hydration level, and more.