How the humble leafhopper’s nanoengineering could enable invisibility cloaks and next-gen sensors.
Warming Responsible for Two-Thirds of Emissions from Western Wildfires
Warming is fueling ever larger wildfires in the U.S. West, which are becoming a major source of pollution.
The Climate Cost of Aviation: New Study Shows Contrails Are a Major Driver of Aviation’s Climate Impact
Aviation’s climate impact extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions.
Satellite Data Helps UNM Researchers Map Massive Rupture of 2025 Myanmar Earthquake
Understanding the physics of ‘mature’ faults helps understand the general mechanics of the earth's crust, which improves earthquake hazards models globally.
Storms in the Southern Ocean Mitigates Global Warming
Intense storms that sweep over the Southern Ocean enable the ocean to absorb more heat from the atmosphere.
New Study Reveals Source of Rain is Major Factor Behind Drought Risks for Farmers
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.