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Hot Takes: How the Science of Saltwater-Tolerating Plants Could Protect Coastlines
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater.
An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet
A new study reveals that chemicals used to replace ozone-damaging CFCs are now driving a surge in a persistent “forever chemical” worldwide. The pollutant, called trifluoroacetic acid, is falling out of the atmosphere into water, land, and ice, including in remote regions like the Arctic. Even as older chemicals are...
Pinpoint Forecasting Among the Tools WSU Brings to Agriculture
We’ve come a long way from the Old Farmer’s Almanac: These days, when farmers need to know about tomorrow’s weather — or next month’s weather — they can get a close-to-home forecast from Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet.
New Report Confirms 2025 Among Hawaiʻi’s Driest, Warmest on Record
In 2025, Hawaiʻi experienced its second–driest year in more than a century, alongside persistently above average temperatures throughout the year—a stark reality detailed in the inaugural Hawaiʻi Annual Climate Report 2025.
As the Arctic Gets Louder, Narwhals Are Going Quiet
In a warming Arctic, noise from growing shipping traffic is interfering with the ability of narwhals to hunt and communicate.
Scientists Break ‘Decades of Gridlock’ in Climate Modeling
Global climate models capture many of the processes that shape Earth’s weather and climate.
Your Future Home Might be Framed With Printed Plastic
The plastic bottle you just tossed in the recycling bin could provide structural support for your future house.
New Interactive Map Showcases Alaska’s Microgrid Energy Systems
A free digital tool from the University of Alaska Fairbanks gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska’s microgrid communities.
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that these formations influence the movement of liquid iron in Earth’s core. Some parts of the magnetic field remained stable over...