As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions to reverse damage and protect some of the world’s most species-rich ecosystems.
Scientists to Model the Impact of Controlling Earth’s Temperature by Reflecting Solar Radiation
New research will model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process and address evidence gaps.
Blooming British Isles
Waters off the British Isles sprang to life with colorful swirls in early April 2025.
From Boring to Bursting: A Giant Black Hole Awakens
The European Space Agency's XMM-Newton is playing a crucial role in investigating the longest and most energetic bursts of X-rays seen from a newly awakened black hole.
Coral Diseases and Water Quality Play a Key Role for Coral Restoration and Survival Efforts
Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a crucial role in reef ecosystems.
Building Soil Carbon with Beneficial Microbes
Field trials conducted at The University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with simultaneous benefits for soil regeneration, crop yield and carbon sequestration.
What Makes a 1-in-1000-Year Storm, Really?
In July 2022, dramatic thunderstorms swept across the central United States, drenching the region and causing historic flash flooding.
Nanoplastics in Soil: How Soil Type and pH Influence Mobility
Nanoplastics are an increasing threat to the ecosystem; however, their mobility in the soil is still underexplored.
Your Skin Is Breathing. This New Wearable Device Can Measure It.
First wearable device to gauge health by sensing gases coming from, going into skin.
Coral Reefs Exude Myriad Chemicals, Fueling Dynamic Microbial Recycling of Nutrients
New research revealed the remarkable chemical diversity of substances exuded by coral reefs and demonstrated that thousands of different chemicals derived from tropical corals and seaweeds are available for microbes to decompose and utilize.