Marine biologists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have released a new database of size parameters for 1,308 species of Pacific coral reef fishes, advancing scientists’ understanding of fish health and population dynamics in the region.
NASA Scientists Help Maryland County Plan to Beat Summer Heat Risks
Thousands of Americans are impacted each summer by excessive heat and humidity, some suffering from heat-related illnesses when the body can’t cool itself down.
More Than 11,000 Workers Filed for Unemployment Assistance Programs Because of Los Angeles Wildfires, New Report Shows
Unemployment claims increased between 12% and 17% due to the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, according to a new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab.
Hundreds of Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs Leap Back Into the Wild
More than 350 Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs have been reintroduced into the wild in Southern California’s San Bernardino Mountains, marking one of the largest releases to date and a significant step in efforts to save this endangered species.
Strong Global Support for Protecting Our Planet
There is strong support for the global 30–30 target on biodiversity, which means that one-third of the Earth’s surface should be protected by 2030.
New Study: Coastal Waves Create More Aerosols Than Expected – May Affect Climate and Air Quality
A new discovery about how sea spray forms on coastlines may change our understanding of the oceans’ impact on climate.
New DNA Test Reveals Plants’ Hidden Climate Role
Plant roots are essential for both food production and climate, yet until now they have been nearly impossible to measure accurately.
Rising Temperatures Intensify “Supercell Thunderstorms” in Europe
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Bern and ETH Zurich have shown how climate change is intensifying supercell thunderstorms in Europe.
Wildfires Burning Less Land but Threatening More People
A growing number of people globally are seeing wildfires encroach on their homes.
Research Finds Saltwater Systems Boost Tilapia Growth
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study shows a species of tilapia grows 15% faster in a system that recirculates artificial saltwater than in freshwater.