Virginia Tech researchers seek to understand the environmental factors that influence the distribution of hantavirus in rodent populations across the United States.
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Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target
The United Nations organization responsible for international marine shipping today approved new emission reduction policies. A new paper highlights the need. Researchers surveyed 149 marine shipping experts in 2021 and found they expect the sector to see a reduction of 30 to 40 per cent in the carbon intensity of...
‘Internet of nature’ helps researchers explore the web of life
A novel paper is widening understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via the so-called 'Internet of Nature.' The paper reveals that species not only exchange matter and energy but also share vital information that influences behavior, interactions, and ecosystem dynamics -- revealing previously hidden characteristics of natural ecosystems.
Scientists to Model the Impact of Controlling Earth’s Temperature by Reflecting Solar Radiation
New research will model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process and address evidence gaps.
Blooming British Isles
Waters off the British Isles sprang to life with colorful swirls in early April 2025.
From Boring to Bursting: A Giant Black Hole Awakens
The European Space Agency's XMM-Newton is playing a crucial role in investigating the longest and most energetic bursts of X-rays seen from a newly awakened black hole.
Building Soil Carbon with Beneficial Microbes
Field trials conducted at The University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with simultaneous benefits for soil regeneration, crop yield and carbon sequestration.
Coral Diseases and Water Quality Play a Key Role for Coral Restoration and Survival Efforts
Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a crucial role in reef ecosystems.
What Makes a 1-in-1000-Year Storm, Really?
In July 2022, dramatic thunderstorms swept across the central United States, drenching the region and causing historic flash flooding.
Drug pollution alters salmon migration
Study reveals commonly detected environmental levels of clobazam -- a medication often prescribed for sleep disorders -- increased the river-to-sea migration success of juvenile salmon in the wild. The research team employed slow-release pharmaceutical implants and animal-tracking transmitters to monitor how exposure to clobazam and the opioid painkiller tramadol --...