Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Stratospheric Cooling: The Concerning Flip Side of Global Warming
UCLA-led research finds human-generated greenhouse gases are responsible for the troubling changes in upper atmosphere.
Eye Scans Detect Signs of Parkinson’s Disease up to Seven Years Before Diagnosis
Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson’s disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team.
New Research Highlights Opportunities to Protect Carbon and Communities from Forest Fires
As the climate and wildfire crises have intensified, so too have concerns regarding the loss of carbon captured and stored in forests from decades to centuries of tree growth.
Left or Right Winged? Handedness in Diving Northern Gannets
A new study of northern gannets has found that individual birds are left or right winged.
Harnessing Hydrogen’s Potential to Address Long-Haul Trucking Emissions
MIT researchers work to transform truck powertrain design, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium.
Revolutionizing Lithium Production on a String
A vital component of the batteries at the heart of electric vehicles and grid energy storage, lithium is key to a clean energy future.
The Surprising Role of Gray Wolves in Ecosystem Dynamics
Keystone species are integral to maintaining the balance and health of ecosystems.
Bursting Air Bubbles May Play a Key Role in How Glacier Ice Melts, Oregon State Research Suggests
Oregon State University research has uncovered a possible clue as to why glaciers that terminate at the sea are retreating at unprecedented rates: the bursting of tiny, pressurized bubbles in underwater ice.
New Method Enables Efficient Isolation of Raccoon-Borne Food Poisoning Pathogen
As cute as raccoons may look, their behaviors are troublesome, and so are their droppings.