Researchers including an Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty member have taken a key step toward greatly expanding the range of plastics that can be recycled.
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Ocean Currents Have Sheltered the Galápagos From Global Warming. Now It’s Time to Protect Them
While most of the world’s oceans are warming due to climate change, a new CU Boulder study explains how the waters around the Galápagos Islands are staying cool and getting colder.
Accurately tracking how plastic biodegrades
Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.
Strengthening cold ocean current buffers Galápagos Islands from climate change
New research shows that a cold equatorial ocean current -- which provides a buffer for the Galápagos Islands against an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean -- has been getting stronger for decades. It's encouraging news, and another reason to safeguard this UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to researchers.
Animals in national parks impacted by even just a few people
A new study has found that even in remote, rarely visited national parks, the presence of even just a few humans impacts the activity of wildlife that live there. Nearly any level of human activity in a protected area like a national park can alter the behavior of animals there,...
Clusters of genes help mice live longer
Researchers have announced the discovery of multiple candidate genes that influence longevity. The discovery of genetic loci that influence longevity only in females is interesting and important, according to the researchers. Genetic loci are clusters of between 10 and 100 genes.
Scientific plan for nature-based climate solutions
Ecosystem scientists and policy experts are calling for a scientific approach to nature-based climate solutions in the United States. The report is the result of dozens of scientists and policy experts gathering in Washington, D.C., in June to confront the consequences of climate change and ensure scientific footing for nature-based...
Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?
A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that two diets including the Mediterranean diet are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia.
Why the Salton Sea Is Turning Into Toxic Dust
The Salton Sea, California’s most polluted inland lake, has lost a third of its water in the last 25 years.
As Rio Grande Shrinks, El Paso Plans for Uncertain Water Future
Since before El Paso was founded by a Spanish missionary in the late 17th century, the Chihuahuan Desert region has been nourished by a steady supply of water: the Rio Bravo Del Norte, as the river is known in Mexico, or the Rio Grande, as it’s known in the United...