Collaborative work by amateur and professional astronomers has helped to resolve a long-standing misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds.
Prime Apple-Growing Areas in Us Face Increasing Climate Risks
Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.
Severe Cold Spells May Persist Because of Warming, Not in Spite of It
Huge swaths of North America are facing subfreezing temperatures this week as cold Arctic air pushes southward.
Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk
Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists have identified widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers which are commonly used to treat gastrointestinal parasites in dogs.
Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome, new study finds
Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive development of children. Scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution records preserved in Arctic ice cores to identify periods of lead pollution throughout the Roman Empire, and now new research expands on...
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
A new study has identified 11 genes that may hold the key to understanding the brain's response to these pervasive chemicals commonly found in everyday items.
From E-waste to Gold: A Pathway to CO2 Sustainability
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.
New Plant Species
Plant collections are full of surprises.
Big Leap Forward for Environmentally Friendly ‘E-Textiles’ Technology
A research team led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol has shown wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) can be both sustainable and biodegradable.
Marked decrease in Arctic pressure ridges
In the Arctic, the old, multiyear ice is increasingly melting, dramatically reducing the frequency and size of pressure ridges. These ridges are created when ice floes press against each other and become stacked, and are a characteristic feature of Arctic sea ice, an obstacle for shipping, but also an essential...