Kevin Kregel had his lucky fishing hat firmly in place, complete with an array of fishing tackle above the floppy brim and a chinstrap cinched up tight.
Chilcotin River’s Landslide Lake Begins Draining
The threat of flash flooding on the Chilcotin River in British Columbia has subsided following a large landslide on July 30, 2024, that dammed the river.
Solar Energy Breakthrough Could Reduce Need for Solar Farms
Their new light-absorbing material is, for the first time, thin and flexible enough to apply to the surface of almost any building or common object.
Galaxies in Dense Environments Tend to be Larger, Settling One Cosmic Question and Raising Others
For decades, scientists have known that some galaxies reside in dense environments with lots of other galaxies nearby.
New Research Shows Unprecedented Atmospheric Changes During May’s Geomagnetic Superstorm
On May 11, a gorgeous aurora surprised stargazers across the southern United States. That same weekend, a tractor guided by GPS missed its mark.
Rural Migration Links to Land Use, Climate Change Need More Attention, Scientists Say
Climate and other environmental changes sometimes drive people to migrate, especially if the land no longer supports a population’s way of life.
Environmental Case for Vertical Farming Stacks Up – According to New Study
Growing lettuce on stacked shelves in high-tech greenhouses could be as good for the environment as growing them in fields and could save 8,000 hectares of land in the UK, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen.
Southern Ocean’s Hidden Treasures: Scientists Identify Crucial Wildlife Conservation Sites
A team of scientists led by CU Boulder has identified 30 new areas critical for conserving biodiversity in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
Svalbard Melts
The Svalbard archipelago’s ice caps suffered extreme episodes of melting in summer 2024, brought on by exceptionally high air temperatures.
Methane Degradation Without Oxygen in Lakes
Methane-oxidizing bacteria could play a greater role than previously thought in preventing the release of climate-damaging methane from lakes, researchers from Bremen report.