A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team of data scientists has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive global dataset of the lakes and reservoirs on Earth showing how they have changed over the last 30+ years.
Texas A&M AgriLife, Chevron To Develop ‘Diesel Nut’
Researchers aim to develop peanuts with high oil content that could be used as feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production.
Sustainable Practices Linked to Farm Size in Organic Farming
Researchers found larger farms used fewer agroecological practices and that organic farming on large farms more closely resembled conventional farming
Just 10 Financial Actors Hold the Key to Climate Change
Ten financial actors can accelerate a transition away from fossil fuels
Fast, efficient COVID-19 biosensor under development
Researchers are developing a 'biosensing platform' for COVID-19 that's fast, efficient, accurate and highly sensitive, which could help scientists stay on top of shifting virus variants.
A novel COVID-19 vaccine using modified bacterial DNA
Researchers describe a different way to build a COVID-19 vaccine, one that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants and could be taken as a pill, by inhalation or other delivery methods.
Taste sensors keep proteins in order in flies
A set of genes that promote sweet taste sensation is also crucial for protein management during fly development, according to a new study. The finding expands the understanding of a key process in successful development, and suggests a connection between taste-related genes and disorders of protein aggregation.
Silk Offers an Alternative to Some Microplastics
Microplastics, tiny particles of plastic that are now found worldwide in the air, water, and soil, are increasingly recognized as a serious pollution threat, and have been found in the bloodstream of animals and people around the world.
‘Sensing System’ Spots Struggling Ecosystems
The system uses satellites to spot areas of concern – including those at risk of "tipping points" – and can also measure the success of conservation and restoration efforts.
NPS Researchers Explore the Impact of Sea Ice Change in Bering Sea
The Bering Sea is the most productive ground fishery in the world, particularly for salmon, halibut and shellfish.