A new study’s finding that urban light pollution may disrupt the winter dormancy period for mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus could be considered both good news and bad news.
Trees in Hurricane-Prone Areas Have Strong Ability to Survive Even After Severe Damage
As their plane flew low on its approach to land at the airport on the island of Dominica, researchers from Clemson and Harvard universities looked out the window to see miles of forests with trees that looked like matchsticks.
The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth Elements. Can We Secure Them Sustainably?
To limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees C or close to it, all countries must decarbonize—cut fossil fuel use, transition to zero-carbon renewable energy sources, and electrify as many sectors as possible.
Forest Futures
When you walk through a forest, you are surrounded by carbon.
UNLV, SNWA Study Makes Case for Candida Auris Wastewater Surveillance
A public health officials across the nation.
Warming Arctic Draws Marine Predators Northwards
Marine predators have expanded their ranges into the Arctic waters over the last twenty years, driven by climate change and associated increases in productivity.
Two Long-Drained California Lakes Refilled by Floodwaters, Satellite Images Show
Two California lakes, both drained a century ago, have been partially refilled by floodwaters from recent storms, satellite images from NASA show.
Discovery Could Hold the Key to Healthy Aging During Global Warming
Researchers have long known that many animals live longer in colder climates than in warmer climates.
Team Finds Major Storage Capacity in Water-Based Batteries
Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.
Focus Turns to Flood Prevention in Face of Climate Change
Planners have come up with many innovative ways to prevent flooding caused by heavy downpours — from planting rain gardens to installing green roofs.