Concern over declines in insects has increased public interest in planting flowers in gardens and parks to support species that are vital for wildlife – but choices over ‘pollinator-friendly’ seed mixes are often based on anecdotal advice.
When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?
Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees.
Openly Available Geodata for High-Resolution Maps for Targeted Mosquito Control
Geospatial big data methods enable mapping potential habitats.
Being in Nature Can Help People With Chronic Back Pain Manage Their Condition
A new study found the natural environment helped people to reduce isolation, anxiety and stress levels caused by their pain.
Smoky Skies and Blooming Seas
Throughout May and June 2025, NASA satellites observed hints of a phytoplankton bloom off the coast of southeast Greenland.
Amphibian Road Mortality Drops by Over 80% with Wildlife Underpasses, Study Shows
New UVM research highlights cost-effective solution for protecting salamanders, frogs, and other vulnerable species by restoring habitat connections across roads.
First Direct Observation of the Trapped Waves That Shook the World
Using a brand-new type of satellite altimetry, a study led by Oxford University has finally confirmed the theory that the cause of extraordinary global tremors in September - October 2023 was indeed two mega tsunamis in Greenland that became trapped standing waves.
Study Helps Pinpoint Areas Where Microplastics Will Accumulate
The accumulation of microplastics in the environment, and within our bodies, is an increasingly worrisome issue.
FAU Sensing Institute’s Weather Network Brings Real-time Forecasting
As Floridians prepare for an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the most serious threat may not come from wind, but from water.
Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village
On the afternoon of May 28, 2025, an avalanche of rock and ice from the Birch Glacier (Birchgletscher) in southwestern Switzerland roared into the valley below.