A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions.
Smart Energy Management at Home
KIT Spin-off RAZO Energy is developing an intelligent energy management system for the efficient control of electrical consumer devices in residential homes.
In a Warming World, Why Is the Southern Ocean Getting Cooler?
Climate models predict that as the planet warms, so will the Southern Ocean. But for decades, the waters around Antarctica have grown mysteriously cooler. A new study shows why.
Rice Scientists Pioneer Method to Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals’
Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called “forever chemicals.”
Wildfires, Windstorms and Heatwaves: How Extreme Weather Threatens Nature’s Essential Services
How much will strawberry harvests shrink when extreme heat harms pollinators?
USU Ecologists Document Utah’s Bee Species and Say Beehive State is Rich in Bee Diversity
Recent undergraduate researcher Anthony Hunsaker, BS'24 and USU Biology faculty mentor Joseph Wilson of USU Tooele publish findings about Utah's pollinators in the journal Diversity.
Introduced Pacific Oysters Provide Biodiversity Benefits in Port River
The introduction of exotic species can pose significant challenges in the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, yet Flinders University researchers have found that Pacific oysters introduced to the Port River in Adelaide have influenced surprising benefits.
Blurring the Line Between Rain and Snow: The Limits of Meteorological Classification
Distinguishing between rain and snow in near-freezing temperatures is a challenge, even with advanced methods.
Renewables Accounted for More Than 90 Percent of New Power Globally Last Year
Renewables accounted for 92 percent of new power capacity worldwide last year, a new report shows.
Ecosystem Disrupted Following the Disappearance of Great White Sharks, New Study Finds
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa.