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Carbon Emissions of Different Transportation Within a Unified Evaluation Framework

Third-largest contribution to carbon emissions worldwide is transportation. It is critical that nations everywhere take immediate action to address this situation.

13 Dec 2023

Extreme Rainfall Worsens Nutrient Runoff From Farms

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem.

12 Dec 2023

Global Warming's Toll on Sea Turtle Populations

Human-caused climate change has caused sea surface temperatures to increase globally, with severe impacts on some marine life. Sea turtles are notably vulnerable because the sex of their offspring relies on the temperature during incubation.

8 Dec 2023

AI-Powered System Rapidly Identifies Microplastics with Enhanced Accuracy

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Waterloo utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize microplastics quickly and more precisely than ever before.

6 Dec 2023

UAH Researcher to Study How Atmospheric Conditions Impact Thunderstorm Formation

Dr. Sean Freeman, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a $366,000 Department of Energy (DOE) grant to examine how atmospheric conditions impact the growth of thunderstorms.

30 Nov 2023

New Insights Into How Ancestral Elephants Developed Dextrous Trunks

Researchers have provided new insights into how ancestral elephants developed their dextrous trunks.

30 Nov 2023

Slash-and-Burn Agriculture can Actually Benefit Forests, Study Finds

The slash-and-burn agriculture practiced by many Indigenous societies across the world can actually have a positive impact on forests, according to a new study done in Belize.

29 Nov 2023

Improving Flood Preparedness With Accurate Damage Forecasts

In recent times, flooding from rivers breaching their banks has resulted in property damage and loss of life in France, Italy, Mexico, and South Africa, highlighting the escalating risks associated with climate change.

28 Nov 2023

Underwater Device Captures Dissolved Molecules

Beneath the ocean's surface, marine organisms release imperceptible molecules that carry valuable information. Some of these chemical signals unveil the presence of nearby creatures, while others may hold the potential for future use in medications.

9 Nov 2023

Song Sparrows Show Remarkable Adaptation to Climate Change

Whole genome sequencing of North American song sparrows has revealed the genetic underpinnings for a stunning range of body sizes found throughout the bird's westernmost range-an adaptation that may make the birds more resilient to climate change.

8 Nov 2023