Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs.
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Restoring Biodiversity in Deforested Ranches “One Tree at a Time.”
By carefully planning patches of diverse vegetation, scientists say it is possible to increase biodiversity and increase yields for farmers.
Wildfire threats not commonly disclosed by US firms despite risk to economy
U.S. firms rarely report their wildfire risks in required federal filings and instead bury such risks in nonspecific risk disclosures, according to new research.
Climate impacts are increasing; textbooks aren’t keeping pace
A new study finds biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material related to climate change. For example, the study found that most textbooks published in the 2010s included less information about climate change than they did in the previous decade -- despite significant advances in our understanding...
Metabolic hack makes ocean algae more resilient to 21st century climate change
Scientists provide clear evidence that marine phytoplankton are much more resilient to future climate change than previously thought.
The physical intelligence of ant and robot collectives
Researchers took inspiration from ants to design a team of relatively simple robots that can work collectively to perform complex tasks using only a few basic parameters.
How nerve and vascular cells coordinate their growth
Nerve cells need a lot of energy and oxygen. They receive both through the blood. This is why nerve tissue is usually crisscrossed by a large number of blood vessels. But what prevents neurons and vascular cells from getting in each other's way as they grow? Researchers have identified a...
The other paleo diet: Rare discovery of dinosaur remains preserved with its last meal
Microraptor was an opportunistic predator, feeding on fish, birds, lizards -- and now small mammals. The discovery of a rare fossil reveals the creature was a generalist carnivore in the ancient ecosystem of dinosaurs.
Carbon Dioxide Pollution Dropped on California Freeways During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, including how people used their cars.
Using Drones to Monitor Volcanoes: Researchers Analyze Volcanic Gases With the Help of Ultra-Lightweight Sensor Systems
Composition of gases emitted by volcanoes can provide information on the possibility of imminent eruptions / Lightweight drones make investigation possible even in areas that are difficult to access.