UM researchers: Leafcutter ants emit as much N2O as wastewater treatment tanks
Credit: Courtesy of Fiona Soper MISSOULA - Tropical forests are one of the largest natural sources of the greenhouse gas ...
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Trees change inside as drought persists
James Cook University scientists in Australia have found that trees change their anatomy in response to prolonged drought. JCU's Associate ...
High society wants its fine foods to also be ethical
Credit: UBC Truffles and caviar have traditionally been delicacies of the upper class, but a new study by UBC sociology ...
Pioneering oceanographer honored by Navy, American Geophysical Union
Credit: American Geophysical Union ARLINGTON, Va.--For his work in the establishment of a new scientific field, Dr. Nicklas Pisias received ...
Study shows algae thrive under Greenland sea ice
New technology offers unprecedented look at life beneath sea ice in important ocean regionCredit: Aqua/MODIS - NASA worldview Microscopic marine ...
Exploring the effects of ocean acidification on iron for phytoplankton in North Pacific
University of Maine to lead international research team Orono, Maine -- The effect of ocean acidification on iron availability to ...
Future of planet-cooling tech: Study creates roadmap for geoengineering research
ITHACA, N.Y. - Simply reducing greenhouse gas emissions probably is not going to be sufficient for the planet to escape ...
Female penguins are getting stranded along the South American coast
Credit: Takashi Yamamoto Every year, thousands of Magellanic penguins are stranded along the South American coast--from northern Argentina to southern ...
Climate model uncertainties ripe to be squeezed
The latest climate models and observations offer unprecedented opportunities to reduce the remaining uncertainties in future climate change, according to ...
New research to explore how skill influences result of animal fights
Credit: University of Plymouth The role of skill in determining the outcome of animal contests is to be explored in ...
Why people reject city trees
Study explains why thousands of Detroit residents rejected city's tree planting effortsCredit: Christine Carmichael/UVMGund Trees are a hallmark of vibrant ...
Revised Brazilian forest code may lead to increased legal deforestation in Amazon
Researchers show that up to 15 million hectares of forest risk losing protection owing to a new clause in the ...
Plant hedges to combat near-road pollution exposure
Urban planners should plant hedges, or a combination of trees with hedges - rather than just relying on roadside trees ...
Forest soundscapes monitor conservation efforts inexpensively, effectively
Recordings of the sounds in tropical forests could unlock secrets about biodiversity and aid conservation efforts around the world, according ...
Sustainable choices on palm oil must be easier for consumers, says new study
Consumer goods companies and retailers need to be upfront about where palm oil in their products comes from to relieve ...
Melting ice sheets release tons of methane into the atmosphere, study finds
Credit: Jakub D Zarsky Melting ice sheets release tons of methane into the atmosphere, study finds The Greenland Ice Sheet ...
University of Nevada, Reno uses 15-years of satellite imagery to study snow's comings and goings
New publications discuss snowpack changes and their implications in the Great BasinCredit: Photo by Adrian Harpold, University of Nevada, Reno. ...
China's war on particulate air pollution is causing more severe ozone pollution
PM 2.5 pollution is falling but ground-level ozone pollution is on the rise In early 2013, the Chinese government declared ...
Fewer monarch butterflies are reaching their overwintering destination
New research on monarch butterfly migration in North America leads to questions about where they overwinterCredit: Pat Davis Arguably, one ...
ESA Tipsheet for January 2019
Upcoming research in Frontiers in Ecology and the EnvironmentCredit: Photo courtesy of Thomas Maigret. Get a sneak peek into these ...
