It’s no surprise that warming temperatures across the earth are having a slow, yet profound impact on the forests of the world.
Inadequate Charging Networks Could Thwart Electric Vehicle Adoption Goals
Encouraging adoption of EVs is seen by many governments as a key pillar of efforts to build a carbon-neutral economy, reduce urban pollution and roll back the impact of climate change
NASA’s ECOSTRESS Sees Las Vegas Streets Turn Up the Heat
An instrument on the space station documented how built and natural surfaces responded to record heat in Las Vegas.
Sharks may be closer to the city than you think, new study finds
The world's coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may impact species living in the ocean is not fully understood. Scientists tracked the movements of three shark species, bull, nurse and great hammerhead, in relation to the city of Miami. Given the chemical, light, and noise pollution...
Is There Snow in That Tree? Citizen Science Helps Unpack Snow’s Effect on Summer Water Supplies
The snow that falls in the mountains is good for more than just skiing, snowshoeing and breathtaking vistas.
Off-Season Cattle Grazing to Help Control Fire Danger From Invasive Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain West.
Newly Documented Population of Polar Bears in Southeast Greenland Sheds Light on the Species’ Future in a Warming Arctic
Scientists have documented a previously unknown subpopulation of polar bears living in Southeast Greenland.
Largest study of domestic cat DNA identifies disease-causing variants in new breeds
Thirteen genetic variants associated with disease in cats are present in more pedigreed breeds than previously thought, according to the largest ever DNA-based study of domestic cats. However, these variants are declining in frequency in breeds that are regularly screened for the genetic markers.
Soy sauce’s salt-enhancing peptides
Soy sauce deepens the flavor of soup stocks, gives stir-fried rice its sweet-salty glaze and makes a plate of dumplings absolutely enjoyable. But what exactly makes this complex, salty, umami sauce so tasty? Now, researchers have discovered the proteins and other compounds that give soy sauce its distinctive flavors and...
Understanding learning by inference
Both humans and other animals are good at learning by inference, using information we do have to figure out things we cannot observe directly. New research shows how our brains achieve this by constructing cognitive maps.