New research shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and -- particularly during dry years -- increase plant growth by about 20% or more compared to open fields.
Human-caused dust events are linked to fallow farmland
California Central Valley, which is known for the agriculture that produces much of the nation's fruits, vegetables and nuts, is a major contributor to a growing dust problem that has profound implications for people's health, safety and well-being.
Study Finds Coastal Flooding More Frequent Than Previously Thought
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Record Heat in Northwest European Waters
A long-lasting marine heat wave hit the waters surrounding the United Kingdom and Ireland in spring 2025.
Why Forests Aren’t Coming Back After Gold Mining in the Amazon
Forests in the Peruvian Amazon aren’t growing back after gold mining — not just because the soil is damaged from toxic metals, but because the land has been depleted of its water.
Tackling a Mystery That’s Killing Blueberries in the Field
Identifying the cause and prevalence of a costly disorder in blueberries is the goal of a team of researchers at The University of Queensland.
Solar Power System Installations Impact Less than 1 Percent of Arkansas’ Ag Land
Below ocean wind farms, oil rigs and other offshore installations are mammoth networks of underwater structures, including pipelines, anchors, risers and cables, that are essential to harness the energy source.
Fast-Moving Greenland Glacier Has the Attention of UAF Scientists
A powerhouse of ice flows rapidly on Greenland’s west coast, heading toward the ocean. Some of Earth’s largest icebergs are produced here, tumbling from the tip of Jakobshavn Glacier.
New plant leaf aging factor found
Researchers have discovered a protein that is involved in plant leaf aging.
Scientists Find a New Way to Help Plants Fight Diseases
In a discovery three decades in the making, scientists at Rutgers and Brookhaven National Laboratory have acquired detailed knowledge about the internal structures and mode of regulation for a specialized protein and are proceeding to develop tools that can capitalize on its ability to help plants combat a wide range...