Oregon State University researchers have teamed with the Karuk Tribe to create a novel computer simulation model that showcases Indigenous fire stewardship’s role in forest ecosystem health.
Unwelcome Catch: Fishermen’s Stewardship Role Reeling in Marine Debris
It's hard to live near or visit our beautiful ocean without coming across marine debris.
How Light Can Vaporize Water Without the Need for Heat
It’s the most fundamental of processes — the evaporation of water from the surfaces of oceans and lakes, the burning off of fog in the morning sun, and the drying of briny ponds that leaves solid salt behind.
Could Automation, Electrification of Long-Haul Trucking Reduce Environmental Impacts?
A new University of Michigan study finds that automation and electrification of long-haul trucking can reduce urban health impacts and environmental damages.
Warming Climate is Putting more Metals into Colorado’s Mountain Streams
Warming temperatures are causing a steady rise in copper, zinc and sulfate in the waters of Colorado mountain streams affected by acid rock drainage.
Feedback Loop That is Melting Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Revealed
New research has uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels.
Tropical Fish are Invading Australian Ocean Water
A University of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern Australia has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate Australian waters.
Exposure to Air Pollution During the First Two Years of Life is Associated with Worse Attention Capacity in Children
A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development.
Illinois Study: Backyards, Urban Parks Support Bird Diversity in Unique Ways
Researchers tracked bird diversity in public parks and private backyards in twin cities in Illinois with significantly different development histories and green space management practices.
AI Weather Forecasts Captured Ciaran’s Destructive Path
Artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately predict the path and intensity of major storms, a new study has demonstrated.