Almost everything Nina Wurzburger does — at least in terms of research — relates to forests.
Nature Could Be an Effective Self-Help Tool for Improving Mental Health
Engaging with nature could be an effective measure for those with low wellbeing to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The 8,000-Year History of Great Salt Lake and Its Watershed Is Recorded in Sediments
Over the past 8,000 years, Utah’s Great Salt Lake has been sensitive to changes in climate and water inflow.
Wildfire Smoke Exacerbates Ozone Pollution
Wildfires release vast amounts of visible pollutants into the atmosphere that darken skies and push people indoors to avoid unhealthy air.
New Drug Shows Promise in Treating a Common Cause of Hypertension
A novel drug may significantly improve outcomes for a subset of patients with high blood pressure, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Study Finds Montreal Cycling Infrastructure Doesn’t Match Demand
Bike lanes, BIXI stations and other micromobility infrastructure make up just two per cent of Montreal’s street space – even in neighbourhoods where cycling demand would justify more – according to a new study by McGill University researchers.
Ash Dieback is Triple Whammy for Net Zero Plans
Ash dieback and other tree diseases are resulting in significantly more greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought because a large amount of carbon is escaping from woodland soils, a study has found.
2022 Pacific Volcano Eruption Made a Deep Dive into Alaska
Atmospheric waves from a massive 2022 South Pacific volcanic eruption created seismic waves that penetrated Earth to at least 5 kilometers in Alaska, creating an opportunity to employ an unusual method of peering into the state’s deep subsurface.
Reusable ‘Jelly Ice’ Keeps Things Cold — Without Meltwater
No matter whether it’s crushed or cubed, ice eventually melts into a puddle — but an alternative called jelly ice doesn’t.
Texas Study Reveals Heat Waves Can Cause More Polluted Air
Heat waves are becoming more common, severe and long-lasting.