Wayne State University researchers are reporting new findings that demonstrate a link between exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in males and health issues in their offspring.
Warming Climate Intensifies Flash Droughts Worldwide
Sudden onset of drying is a rising problem, particularly acute in south America and Southern Africa.
A Rise in Sea Urchins and Related Damage to Kelp Forests Impacts Oregon’s Gray Whales and Their Food
A recent boom in the purple sea urchin population off the southern Oregon Coast appears to have had an indirect and negative impact on the gray whales that usually forage in the region, a new study shows.
Copper Can’t Be Mined Fast Enough to Electrify the US
Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country’s electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study.
How Heatwaves Are Affecting Arctic Phytoplankton
The basis of the marine food web in the Arctic, the phytoplankton, responds to heatwaves much differently than to constantly elevated temperatures.
Researchers Confirm Scale Matters in Determining Vulnerability of Freshwater Fish to Climate Changes
The silver chub isn’t considered sensitive to climate change on a national scale, but context matters.
Now We Know, What Gets Roots to Grow: Can Help in Future Droughts
A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong.
Using Solar Energy to Generate Heat at High Temperatures
Instead of burning coal or oil to produce cement or steel, in the future solar energy could be used for this purpose.
Global Methane Emissions Automatically Detected in Satellite Imagery Using AI
As global temperatures rise to record highs, the pressure to curb greenhouse gas emissions has intensified.
In Seawater, Researchers See an Untapped Bounty of Critical Metals
Can metals that naturally occur in seawater be mined, and can they be mined sustainably?