Research suggests pollinator buzzing sounds lead plants to increase their nectar production.
Coastal Squeeze Is Bad for Biodiversity, and for Us!
Worldwide, coastal areas are squeezed between a rising sea level on one end and human structures on the other.
Penn Engineers Discover a New Class of Materials That Passively Harvest Water from Air
A serendipitous observation in a Chemical Engineering lab at Penn Engineering has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the need for any external energy.
Major Study Shows How Finland Should Build its Energy Infrastructure
According to researchers, hydrogen should not be transported more than a few hundred kilometres.
Native Plants Attract More Pollinators Than Cultivars in OSU Study
Planting native plants is a popular way to help support pollinators like bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Study: Climate Change May Make it Harder to Reduce Smog in Some Regions
Global warming will likely hinder our future ability to control ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant that is a primary component of smog, according to a new MIT study.
Cold, Quiet, and Carbon-Rich: Investigating Winter Wetlands
Coastal wetlands play a vital role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere and reducing the impacts of storm surge.
Next-Gen Technology Helps High-Rises Ride Out Earthquakes
UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe.
Electric Trucks Overtaking Diesel on Lifetime Cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition, new research shows.
How Climate Change is Changing Your Favourite Wine
If you drink wine, chances are it already tastes different—rising global temperatures are transforming winegrowing regions around the world.