More fires, taking hold over more months of the year, are causing more carbon to be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
University of Vaasa Conducts Research on Utilizing Buildings as Energy Sources
The University of Vaasa has received funding from Business Finland for the FlexiPower research and development project, which focuses on developing and commercializing the "Building as a Battery" (BaaB) solution.
PFAS: Found 180 Times More ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Birds
These man-made toxic substances are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’.
Alaska-Developed Volcano Monitoring System Will Expand Across U.S.
A new radar-based volcano monitoring system developed by the University of Alaska Fairbanks and U.S. Geological Survey will expand across the U.S. and beyond.
Chip-Based System for Terahertz Waves Could Enable More Efficient, Sensitive Electronics
The use of terahertz waves, which have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than radio waves, could enable faster data transmission, more precise medical imaging, and higher-resolution radar.
Scientists Discover Low-Cost Way to Trap Carbon Using Common Rocks
Stanford University chemists have developed a practical, low-cost way to permanently remove atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main driver of global warming and climate change.
How to Prevent the Next Water-Treatment Crisis
Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water.
We Can Farm More Seafood While Minimizing its Impact on Biodiversity, U-M Research Shows
Humanity can farm more food from the seas to help feed the planet while shrinking mariculture’s negative impacts on biodiversity, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.
Biodiversity in England’s Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.
Reintroducing Wolves to Scottish Highlands Could Help Address Climate Emergency
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 annually, according to a new study.