New research shows how rapidly proliferating turf algae are waging 'chemical warfare' to inhibit the recovery of kelp forests along Maine's warming coast.
Native Plants Attract More Pollinators Than Cultivars in OSU Study
Planting native plants is a popular way to help support pollinators like bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Study: Climate Change May Make it Harder to Reduce Smog in Some Regions
Global warming will likely hinder our future ability to control ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant that is a primary component of smog, according to a new MIT study.
Cold, Quiet, and Carbon-Rich: Investigating Winter Wetlands
Coastal wetlands play a vital role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and reducing the impacts of storm surge.
Climate change poses severe threat to bowhead whale habitat
New research examining 11,700 years of bowhead whale persistence throughout the Arctic projects that sea ice loss due to climate change will cause their habitat to severely contract by up to 75 per cent.
Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests
Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study.
A potential ‘anti-spice’ that could dial down the heat of fiery food
If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an 'anti-spice' condiment for food that's too fiery to eat. The research helps explain differences in chili pepper pungency,...
Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking
Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, research reveals.
Next-Gen Technology Helps High-Rises Ride Out Earthquakes
UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe.
Electric Trucks Overtaking Diesel on Lifetime Cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition, new research shows.