The Common Loon, an icon of the northern wilderness, is under threat from climate change due to reduced water clarity, according to a new study. The study followed up an earlier paper that showed substantial reproductive decline in the author's study area in northern Wisconsin.
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eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health
The study underscores the crucial role of microbes in maintaining coral reef health, akin to the human gut microbiome. Hurricanes and disease outbreaks affect coral reef water microbial communities, leading to changes that may support further reef decline. Microbial analysis enables prompt assessment of disturbances' impacts on coral reefs, facilitating...
Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.
Using AI to Unveil Harmful Chemical Substances
Tens of thousands of unknown chemicals surrounds us.
Can Growing Peas in the Winter Help the Colorado River?
CSU researchers show promising results from first year studying the viability of pairing winter peas with water conservation payments.
Researchers Predicting Well Above-Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season in their initial 2024 forecast.
Ocean floor a ‘reservoir’ of plastic pollution
New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.
California Leads U.S. Emissions of Little-Known Greenhouse Gas
California, a state known for its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction policies, is ironically the nation's greatest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.
Machine Learning Enables Viability of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
EPFL researchers have used a genetic learning algorithm to identify optimal pitch profiles for the blades of vertical-axis wind turbines, which despite their high energy potential, have until now been vulnerable to strong gusts of wind.
Fans Are Not a Magic Bullet for Beating the Heat!
A new study by researchers at the University of Ottawa throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events.