Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial northern habitats.
Magnetic Avalanche Triggered by Quantum Effects
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets.
This Map Shows Where Planting Trees Would Make Climate Change Worse
Though of touted as a fix for climate change, planting trees could, in some regions, make warming more severe, a new study finds.
Bees Need Food Up to a Month Earlier Than Provided by Recommended Pollinator Plants
New research from the Universities of Oxford and Exeter has revealed that plant species recommended as “pollinator friendly”* in Europe begin flowering up to a month too late in the spring to effectively contribute to bee conservation.
Scientists Warn: The Grey Seal Hunt is Too Large
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg warn that today's hunting quotas of about 3,000 animals pose a risk to the long-term survival of the grey seal in the Baltic Sea.
Sweet success: Sugarcane’s complex genetic code cracked
Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants. Exploring sugarcane's genetic code could help researchers develop more resilient and productive crops, with implications for both sugar production and biofuels.
Silicon Spikes Take out 96% of Virus Particles
An international research team led by RMIT University has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments.
Study Explores Severe Hurricanes and Coral Reef Sponge Recolonization
Named for its ropy-looking long branches, Aplysina cauliformis, a coral reef sponge, provides a critical 3D habitat for marine organisms and helps to stabilize the foundation of coral reefs.
NASA Analysis Sees Spike in 2023 Global Sea Level Due to El Niño
A long-term sea level dataset shows ocean surface heights continuing to rise at faster and faster rates over decades of observations.
Curbside collection improves organic waste composting, reduces methane emissions
Most organic household waste ends up in landfills where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce methane emissions and help mitigate global warming. A new study explores the effects of curbside compost collection programs.