A group from Nagoya University in Japan has found that larger, slower-moving typhoons are more likely to be resilient against global warming.
Geoengineering May Slow Greenland Ice Sheet Loss
One of the many effects of global warming is sea-level rise due to the melting and retreat of the Earth’s ice sheets and glaciers as well as other sources.
PolyU Develops High-Efficiency Carbon Dioxide Electroreduction System for Reducing Carbon Footprint and Progressing Carbon Neutrality Goals
Global warming continues to pose a threat to human society and the ecological systems, and carbon dioxide accounts for the largest proportion of the greenhouse gases that dominate climate warming.
Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?
New research reviewed publicly available information for 99 different organizations that coordinate large-scale tree-planting programs around the globe to see if these organizations seemed to be applying best practices for successful reforestation.
A non-allergenic wheat protein for growing better cultivated meat
As the world's population increases, cultivated or lab-grown meat -- animal muscle and fat cells grown in laboratory conditions -- has emerged as a potential way to satisfy future protein needs. And edible, inexpensive plant proteins could be used to grow these cell cultures. Now, researchers report that the non-allergenic...
Probiotics promote weight loss in obese dogs
New research demonstrates how probiotics can reshape the gut microbiome and energy metabolism in dogs.
Compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
When storms hit back-to-back, the flooding -- and economic damages -- are even worse than expected.
How a walk in nature restores attention
New research by psychologists demonstrates a peaceful walk through a natural setting enhances attention.
Spray Coating for Grapes Shows Promise in Battle Between Wildfire Smoke and Wine
Spray on coatings for grapes in the vineyard have promise in preventing off flavors in wines that result from contact with wildfire smoke, according to new Oregon State University research.
UChicago Engineer Driving Key Role in Great Lakes Water Transformation
The Chicago-based Great Lakes ReNEW coalition has been awarded one of the largest, if not the largest, climate awards in the city’s history – up to $160 million over 10 years as one of the inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines.