UCLA-led research finds human-generated greenhouse gases are responsible for the troubling changes in upper atmosphere.
Eye Scans Detect Signs of Parkinson’s Disease up to Seven Years Before Diagnosis
Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson’s disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team.
Study links epigenetic changes to historic trauma in Alaska Native communities
Researchers investigated the relationship between historical traumatic events experienced by Alaska Native communities and epigenetic markers on genes that previous studies have linked to trauma. The new study found a similar pattern among Alaska Native participants, with specific epigenetic differences observed in those who reported experiencing the most intense symptoms...
Beaver activity in the Arctic increases emission of methane greenhouse gas
The climate-driven advance of beavers into the Arctic tundra is causing the release of more methane -- a greenhouse gas -- into the atmosphere. Beavers, as everyone knows, like to make dams. Those dams cause flooding, which inundates vegetation and turns Arctic streams and creeks into a series of ponds....
Artificial intelligence could help build pollen jigsaw of present and ancient flora
An emerging system which combines rapid imaging with artificial intelligence could help scientists build a comprehensive picture of present and historic environmental change -- by swiftly and accurately analyzing pollen.
New Research Highlights Opportunities to Protect Carbon and Communities from Forest Fires
As the climate and wildfire crises have intensified, so too have concerns regarding the loss of carbon captured and stored in forests from decades to centuries of tree growth.
Left or Right Winged? Handedness in Diving Northern Gannets
A new study of northern gannets has found that individual birds are left or right winged.
Harnessing Hydrogen’s Potential to Address Long-Haul Trucking Emissions
MIT researchers work to transform truck powertrain design, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium.
Dog diversity unveiled by international DNA database
An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love.
Echoes of extinctions: Novel method unearths disruptions in mammal trait-environment relationships
New research explores the historical shifts in mammal traits and biodiversity loss in eastern Africa. The study reveals how environmental changes disrupted mammal communities and highlights the urgent need for targeted conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species.