UC San Diego–led research shows that understanding where rain comes from could reshape drought planning and land management across the globe.
Contaminated Bathing Water Easier to Detect
Urbanisation and a warmer climate means that more people want to swim in canals, harbours, and urban beaches.
Carbon Nanotubes Could Power a New Generation of Flexible Solar Panels
Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by the University of Surrey.
The Alps to Lose a Record Number of Glaciers in the Next Decade
How much longer will glaciers survive?
Scientists Search for Ancient Climate Clues Beneath Antarctic Ice
The vast West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough ice to raise global sea level by 4 to 5 meters if it melts completely.
Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest
Waves of heavy rainfall in early December 2025 spurred landslides and flooding in parts of the Pacific Northwest.
New Window Insulation Blocks Heat, but Not Your View
Physicists at CU Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the energy efficiency of buildings worldwide—and it works a bit like a high-tech version of Bubble Wrap.
Polar Bears May Be Adapting to Survive Warmer Climates, Says Study
New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments.
Smallholder Farms Maintain Strong Pollinator Diversity – Even When Far From Forests
Pollinator and fruit diversity on the globe’s smallholder farms – which account for up to 80% of all farms – remains strong, despite ecological fragmentation.
Nine New-to-Vermont Bee Species Discovered
A new count of Vermont’s bee species has identified nine species not previously reported in the Green Mountain State, bringing the total number of species in Vermont to 352, more than any northern New England state.