In the first week of January 2025, a potent winter storm delivered snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to the central and eastern United States.
Microplastics Widespread in Seafood Oregonians Eat, PSU Study Finds
The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, according to a new study from Portland State researchers, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to reduce microfiber pollution entering the environment.
Ocean Warming and Thawing Permafrost Reduce the Arctic Ocean’s Biological Carbon Storage and CO2 Uptake
The Arctic experiences some of the most rapid climate changes on the planet, resulting in significant sea-ice melt.
New Research Improves Predictions for Solid Waste Management
A new approach for predicting the contents of municipal solid waste can help improve the efficiency of recycling and landfill operations.
Machine Learning and Satellite Imagery Could Help Protect the World’s Most Important Crops
A new North Carolina State University study combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately.
Citizen Science Reveals Insight Into Jupiter
Collaborative work by amateur and professional astronomers has helped to resolve a long-standing misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds.
Prime Apple-Growing Areas in Us Face Increasing Climate Risks
Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.
Severe Cold Spells May Persist Because of Warming, Not in Spite of It
Huge swaths of North America are facing subfreezing temperatures this week as cold Arctic air pushes southward.
From E-waste to Gold: A Pathway to CO2 Sustainability
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.
New Plant Species
Plant collections are full of surprises.