When it comes to carbon emissions, there’s no bigger foe than the building and construction sectors, which contribute at least a third of global greenhouse gases.
Study Finds Alaska, Rest of Earth, to Lose Most of Glacier Mass
An international study has found that Earth’s glaciers will lose 76% of their 2020 mass under current climate policy pledges made by nations.
Does Outdoor Air Pollution Affect Indoor Air Quality? It Could Depend on Buildings’ HVAC
We typically spend 80% of our time indoors, where the quality of the air we breathe depends on the age and type of building we occupy, as well as indoor pollution and outdoor pollution sources.
Atlantic Ocean Current Expected to Undergo Limited Weakening with Climate Change
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, commonly referred to as the "AMOC," is a system of ocean currents confined to the Atlantic basin that plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate by transporting heat from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere.
New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
The comprehensive research examined air quality in Reno, Nevada during 106 wildfires to illuminate the atmospheric and public health impacts of smoke.
Mid-Air Transformation Helps Flying, Rolling Robot to Transition Smoothly
Specialized robots that can both fly and drive typically touch down on land before attempting to transform and drive away.
Coastal Alaska Wolves Exposed to High Mercury Concentrations From Eating Sea Otters: Research
UCalgary ecotoxicology expert Ben Barst contributes to study of marine food’s impact on predators.
Months in the Midnight Sun
In early May 2025, residents of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, were acclimating to the arrival of an exceptionally long stretch of daylight.
Diversity Is Key to Ecosystem Stability
In a collaborative study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki, analysis of 900 species over a 20-year period showed that biodiversity enhances ecosystem stability and helps safeguard natural communities in a changing environment.
“Raindrops in the Sun’s Corona”: New Adaptive Optics Shows Stunning Details of our Star’s Atmosphere
Scientists develop new optical system that removes blur over fine-structure in the Sun’s corona, revealing clearest images to date.