Researchers use terahertz spectroscopy to explore how agaves retain water in dry environments, offering insights for drought-resistant crops.
Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air
Scientists break down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air.
U-M Astronomers Peer Deeper Into Mysterious Flame Nebula
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, a team of researchers, including astronomers from the University of Michigan, are closing in on the answer to a looming cosmic question.
Study: Climate Change Will Reduce the Number of Satellites That Can Safely Orbit in Space
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the atmosphere’s ability to burn up old space junk, MIT scientists report.
Tropical Forests in the Americas Are Struggling to Keep Pace With Climate Change
Tropical rainforests play a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation.
AI Has ‘Great Potential’ for Detecting Wildfires, New Study of the Amazon Rainforest Suggests
Integrating this new technology with current AI systems could help detect wildfires, such as the devastating LA blazes, to enhance earlier warning strategies – experts believe.
Study Warns of Deadly Future Marine Heat Waves in East Coast Estuaries
A first-of-its-kind study led by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS is predicting estuaries along the East Coast of the U.S. will experience marine heat wave conditions up to a third of the year by the end of the century.
New Technical Guidelines Pave the Way for Widespread Adoption of Methane-Reducing Feed Additives in Dairy and Livestock
In a special issue of the Journal of Dairy Science a global team of experts synthesizes decades of nutrition innovation on feed additives for methane reduction.
How’s the Weather on Mars?
In contrast to Earth, the Red Planet’s middle atmosphere appears driven by gravity waves.
What We Can Learn From How Flies Set the Thermostat
Differences between forest and desert flies could help explain how climate change impacts insects.