New research co-led by the University of Maryland reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water.
Thawing Permafrost Threatens up to Three Million People in Arctic Regions
First comprehensive pan-Arctic study of social impacts of thawing permafrost soils.
New Study Finds That Critical Ocean Current Has Not Declined in the Last 60 Years
Earth, being 71 percent covered in water, is influenced by the ocean and its movements.
Songbirds Socialize on the Wing During Migration, New Study Says
The night sky teems with migrating songbirds, aloft in their millions following routes etched in evolutionary time.
The Palisades Fire’s Footprint
The Palisades fire ignited around 10:30 a.m. on January 7, 2025, near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Another Puff from Whakaari
The partially submerged volcano in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty is called Whakaari/White Island.
Designing Tiny Filters to Solve Big Problems
For many industrial processes, the typical way to separate gases, liquids, or ions is with heat, using slight differences in boiling points to purify mixtures.
Team Makes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Additive from Recycled Polystyrene
A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels.
Study Shows How Households Can Cut Energy Costs
Many people around the globe are living in energy poverty, meaning they spend at least 8 percent of their annual household income on energy.
Study Identifies Coastal Black Pine Trees Resistant to Tsunamis and Strong Winds
Researchers in Japan have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots go into the ground.