Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
An Emissary from Interstellar Space
A recently discovered extraterrestrial "visitor" is hurtling toward the inner solar system at 130,000 miles per hour and has quickly captured the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts around the world, including here at the University of Arizona.
Drought’s Limited Effect on Tropical-tree Growth—but Hotter Planet Threatens That Resilience
The top-line findings of a massive analysis of the growth rate of more than 20,000 tropical trees in over 30 countries may at first seem reassuring: that droughts over the past century have had a minimal effect on their growth.
Global Network Taps Tree Rings to Study Impact of Tropical Drought
A new study leveraging 20,000 tree-ring records and nearly 150 scientists' contributions from across the globe shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long.
AI Helps Chemists Develop Tougher Plastics
A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke University.
Research Project Shows How Aquaculture, Agriculture, and Restoration Can Work Together
Scientists from the University of California, Santa Cruz, partnered with Pie Ranch, an educational farm in Pescadero, to study the sustainability payoffs of fertilizing plants with water removed from aquaculture, an age-old practice.
The Earth didn’t just crack, it curved. “It sent chills down my spine!”
A surprising discovery emerged from a security camera video taken during Myanmar’s recent magnitude 7.7 earthquake. While the footage initially drew attention for showing the dramatic fault movement, scientists soon realized it revealed something never captured before: curved fault slip.
Scientists just found a massive earthquake threat hiding beneath Yukon
A long-forgotten fault in Canada's Yukon Territory has just revealed its dangerous potential. Scientists using cutting-edge satellite and drone data discovered that the Tintina fault, previously considered dormant, has produced multiple major earthquakes in the recent geological past and could do so again. These hidden fault lines, now identified near...
An Ancient Predator’s Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change
Fossil teeth reveal how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted to global warming and what it means for animals today.
UNM Study Sheds Light on Major Earthquake Risk off Coast of British Columbia
An international study led by researchers at The University of New Mexico has produced the first detailed images of the Queen Charlotte fault system off the coast of northern British Columbia, confirming that the region is capable of generating powerful megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis.