Following historic wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres of Nebraska grazing lands this spring, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new online hub that integrates science, mapping and field-based documentation in one place.
Alaska Climate Report: March 2026 Saw Dangerous Weather
March brought a series of dangerous and disruptive weather events across Alaska.
Plants Can Sense the Sound of Rain, a New Study Finds
Experiments by MIT engineers show rice seeds sprout faster to the sound of rain.
Astronomers Find an Exo-Jupiter, and It Seems to Have Clouds
A team of astronomers led by Elisabeth Matthews at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) has made a discovery that highlights the limits of most current models of exoplanet atmospheres: water-ice clouds on a distant Jupiter-like exoplanet called Epsilon Indi Ab.
Common Asian Plant in Brazil Shows Potential for Removing Microplastics From Water
A saline extract obtained from moringa, also known as white acacia, exhibited properties similar to aluminum sulfate in the coagulation process preceding the filtration of water for human consumption.
‘Chameleon’ Bees Change Colour With the Weather
Study reveals some bees shift colour depending on humidity – and may explain why the same species can look different across climates.
Milk Production Carbon Footprint May be Larger Than Thought
When discussing the climate impact of milk, attention usually falls on cow methane emissions.
Hot Spring Microbiomes Could Transform Industrial CO2 Waste into Valuable Products, Manchester Researchers Find
Researchers at The University of Manchester have shown that microbial communities from terrestrial hot springs could be harnessed to convert industrial CO2 emissions into useful products, offering new routes towards a circular, low-carbon economy.
Simple Ocean-Based Model Forecasts El Niño Skillfully, Points to a Strong Event Ahead
For decades, scientists have worked to improve predictions of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a climate powerhouse that can cause droughts, flooding, marine heatwaves, and more around the world.
New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear
The tool flagged vulnerable mangrove patches a decade in advance, offering a path toward preventive conservation.