Researchers have named two newly discovered freshwater snail species from Brazil after characters from The Lord of the Rings.
Measurements from ‘lost’ Seaglider offer new insights into Antarctic ice melting
New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the result of their autonomous Seaglider getting accidentally stuck underneath the Ross Ice Shelf -- suggests this...
Heartier Heinz? How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
Biologists found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat-tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.
Study of mountaineering mice sheds light on evolutionary adaptation
Highland deer mice and their lowland cousins ventured on a simulated seven-week ascent to 6,000 meters. By tracking how the mice responded to cold stress and progressively lower oxygen levels, the study tested whether deer mice have a generalized ability to acclimatize or whether some mice have evolved adaptations to...
Geologists rewrite textbooks with new insights from the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Geoscientists employed current-day stratigraphic, depositional and paleontological models, along with modern technological muscle to provide updated insights of the Cambrian period of the Grand Canyon.
Pioneering Planetary Boundaries science as key to mitigating rising planetary risks
The Planetary Boundaries framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries is now being told from its beginning: In a review, researchers highlight the growing influence of the framework across disciplines...
How prisons fall short in protecting the incarcerated from climate disasters
A new study paints a grim picture of how blistering heat, wildfire smoke and other extreme weather events impact Colorado's jail and prison population.
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a new study.
Researchers drive solid-state innovation for renewable energy storage
Scientists are developing a formula for success -- by studying how a new type of battery fails. The team's goal is the design for long-term storage of wind and solar energy, which are produced intermittently, enabling their broader use as reliable energy sources for the electric grid.
New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals
A recent study finds that color vision evolved in animals more than 100 million years before the emergence of colorful fruits and flowers. And there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years.