As Earth warms due to climate change, people living near the coasts not only face a higher risk of major hurricanes, but are also more likely to experience a subsequent heat wave while grappling with widespread power outages.
Climate-Resilient Breadfruit Might Be the Food of the Future
In the face of climate change, breadfruit soon might come to a dinner plate near you.
Scientists Identify Potential Bioindicators for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Ocean
With an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste escaping to our oceans each year, plastic pollution adversely affects the environment, climate, and even our health. Many plastic products break down in the ocean and are ingested by marine wildlife.
Study fails to show that dogs or wolves can form reputations of humans
A small study did not find evidence that wolves or dogs could form reputations of humans as 'generous' or 'selfish' with food, after direct or indirect interactions.
‘Nutri-Score’ label may counter misleading sugar claims on groceries, analysis suggests
A new analysis suggests that the Nutri-Score -- a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product -- can counteract the misleading effects of sugar claims.
Cellular waste may supercharge immune cell function
The immune cells that protect us from infection and cancer seek out a wide array of fuel sources to power their function -- including some long thought to be cellular waste products. The findings lay the foundation for future personalized dietary recommendations designed to supercharge the immune system and augment...
Deep Concern About Food Security in Eastern Africa
The Horn of Africa is facing drought and crop failures after four inadequate rainy seasons.
Coral Rescue in Miami Beach
A team of coral researchers from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Miami (UM) rescued 43 coral colonies after a sea wall collapsed at Star Island, near Miami Beach.
How environmental changes affect the shapes of RNA in living cells
The impact of environmental conditions on the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells has been revealed by innovative technology.
New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales
Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, is famous for its huge, human-hand-sized teeth. However, there is little fossil evidence of its whole body. International researchers have now used an exceptionally preserved specimen to create a 3D computer model of its full body. Their results suggest that the megalodon could...