Researchers have long known that many animals live longer in colder climates than in warmer climates.
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Two Long-Drained California Lakes Refilled by Floodwaters, Satellite Images Show
Two California lakes, both drained a century ago, have been partially refilled by floodwaters from recent storms, satellite images from NASA show.
Scientists use computational modeling to design ‘ultrastable’ materials
Researchers developed a computational approach to predict which metal-organic framework (MOF) structures will be the most stable, and therefore the best candidates for applications such as capturing greenhouse gases.
Team Finds Major Storage Capacity in Water-Based Batteries
Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.
Focus Turns to Flood Prevention in Face of Climate Change
Planners have come up with many innovative ways to prevent flooding caused by heavy downpours — from planting rain gardens to installing green roofs.
New Insights into Engineering Climate Smart Crops for Future
New research in the field of plant sciences has made significant advances towards understanding the underlying reasons behind why certain crops are better at generating more yield than others.
A detailed map of the microverse: Microbial niches
What defines the habitat -- the ecological niche -- of a microorganism? It is a combination of environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient content. But the exact contribution of each of these factors is difficult to predict. A research team has redefined microbial niches by determining which microorganisms...
Astrocyte Cells Critical for Learning Skilled Movements
From steering a car to swinging a tennis racket, we learn to execute all kinds of skilled movements during our lives.
UTIA Analyzes Strategic Cropping System to Promote Climate Change Resiliency
Researchers and Extension specialists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have received a grant to study alley cropping as a viable solution to mitigate crop stress and improve the sustainability of organic vegetable production amid climate extremes in the Southeast.
The Ice in Antarctica Has Melted Before
Sixty per cent of the world’s fresh water is bound up in Antarctic ice sheets.