The most sophisticated modelling to date forecasts that under the current global emissions pathway the Great Barrier Reef could lose most of its coral by the end of the century, but curbing climate change and strategic management will help coral resilience.
Ice Age Trees Helped Stabilize Earth’s Atmosphere by Suffocating
Ancient trees may have played a key role in regulating Earth’s climate during the last ice age — by breathing less efficiently.
Spotted Lanternfly May Use ‘Toxic Shield’ to Fend off Bird Predators
Spotted lanternflies may season themselves to the distaste of potential bird predators, according to a new study led by entomologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
The Chilling Effect of Air Pollution
Earth is reflecting less sunlight, and absorbing more heat, than it did several decades ago.
As Ochre Sea Star ‘Baby Boomers’ Grow Up, Species Showing Signs of Recovery
The “baby boom” of ochre sea stars that followed a population crash a decade ago is enabling the species to recover on the Oregon Coast, according to new research by scientists at Oregon State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Sprayable RNA Pesticide Works Best When Potato Beetles are Small
The first sprayable insecticide made of RNA can target and kill ravenous Colorado potato beetles while sparing most beneficial insects, making it a promising environmentally friendly option.
UW-Led Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Increased Odds of Preterm Birth
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.
Cul-De-Sac Effect: Why Mediterranean Regions Are Becoming More Prone to Extreme Floods in a Changing Climate
By analyzing the devastating floods that affected Emilia-Romagna, Italy, in 2023 and 2024, a team of researchers from CMCC – the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change – describes for the first time how a particular orographic configuration makes certain regions particularly prone to extreme flooding.
How Algae Help Corals Bounce Back After Bleaching
Using advanced technology to understand natural reef resilience, and boost it.
After Distractions, Rotating Brain Waves May Help Thought Circle Back to the Task
To get back on track after a distraction, the cortex appears to employ a rotating traveling wave, a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds.