Researchers used advanced technology to study a massive aggregation of deep-sea octopus gathered at thermal springs near an extinct underwater volcano off the coast of Central California. Warm water from hydrothermal springs accelerates development of octopus embryos, giving young octopus a better chance of survival. The Octopus Garden is the...
National parks support wildlife inside and outside their borders
Fresh research suggests that national parks enhance bird diversity inside their borders. Large parks also support higher diversity of both birds and mammals in nearby unprotected areas.
Tree Mortality in the Black Forest on the Rise – Climate Change a Key Driver
Climate impacts such as dry, hot summers reduce the growth and increase the mortality of trees in the Black Forest because they negatively influence the climatic water balance, i.e., the difference between precipitation and potential evapotranspiration.
Realising a Vision for a Sustainable Agri-Food System
A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.
El Niño and La Niña Multi-Year Events Could Become More Common
The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all the land combined. Unsurprisingly, its activity affects conditions around the globe.
Making Aviation Fuel From Biomass
In 2021, nearly a quarter of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions came from the transportation sector, with aviation being a significant contributor.
CU Boulder’s Weimer Lab Unveils Economical Method for Producing Clean Fuel
The University of Colorado Boulder’s Weimer Lab has introduced an efficient and economical method to use renewable energy to produce fuel, opening doors to clean and sustainable energy sources for a wide array of industries, including transportation, steelmaking and ammonia production.
More Marine Heatwaves Could Spell Disaster for Ocean Life
Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover.
Mapping methane emissions from rivers around globe reveals surprising sources
A new study finds rivers and streams at higher latitudes contributing as much methane, a potent greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere as warmer waters in the tropics. The surrounding habitat, not temperature, is the important driver of methane emissions. The findings could improve methane estimates and models of climate change,...
Machine-Learning System Based on Light Could Yield More Powerful, Efficient Large Language Models
ChatGPT has made headlines around the world with its ability to write essays, email, and computer code based on a few prompts from a user.