Turning plastic into foam to combat pollution
Researchers develop a method to reuse previously nonrecyclable plastic WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021 -- Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be ...
Tag: Climate Change
FAU lands $736,000 from NASA to study the coastal carbon budget from space
FAU harbor branch gulf of Mexico project among 10 grants in the nation and the only university in Florida selected ...
Air pollution from wildfires impacts ability to observe birds
As smoky air becomes more common during Washington's wildfire season, many wildlife enthusiasts wonder: What happens to the birds? Few ...
How we measure biodiversity can have profound impacts on land-use
The world's human population is expanding, which means even more agricultural land will be needed to provide food for this ...
Baby reef fishes swim for gold
A new study has found baby coral reef fishes can outpace all other baby fishes in the ocean. Lead author ...
DNA data and modelling reveal potential spread of invasive species
Scientists at the University of Southampton have found that a marine invasive species - a sea squirt that lives on ...
Artificial intelligence breakthrough gives longer advance warning of ozone issues
University of Houston research team finds 'holy grail' of air quality forecasting Ozone levels in the earth's troposphere (the lowest ...
Research shows Alaska infrastructure at risk of earlier failure
Roads, bridges, pipelines and other types of infrastructure in Alaska and elsewhere in the Arctic will deteriorate faster than expected ...
Scientists can predict and design single atom catalysts for important chemical reactions
Using fundamental calculations of molecular interactions, they created a catalyst with 100% selectivity in producing propylene, a key precursor to ...
Vegetation growth in Northern Hemisphere stunted by water constraints in warming climate
Shift may reduce plants' ability to absorb atmospheric CO2, increasing greenhouse gasses INDIANAPOLIS -- A first-of-its-kind large-scale study of vegetation ...
Plant Protector: How plants strengthen their light-harvesting membranes against environmental stress
An international study led by Helmholtz Zentrum München has revealed the structure of a membrane-remodeling protein that builds and maintains ...
Coral offspring physiology impacted by parental exposure to intense environmental stresses
Environmental disturbances, such as bleaching events, can have lasting consequences across generations of corals Adult corals that survive high-intensity environmental ...
Greater Yellowstone area expected to become warmer, drier
New report highlights climate change effects on greater Yellowstone ecosystem Temperature significantly increased and snowfall decreased in the iconic Greater ...
A novel energy storage solution featuring pipes and anchors
What do pipes and anchors have to do with storing energy? More than you might think! A new IIASA-led study ...
New research reveals remarkable resilience of sea life in the aftermath of mass extinctions
Pioneering research has shown marine ecosystems can start working again, providing important functions for humans, after being wiped out much ...
Bird migration takes plants in wrong direction to cope with climate change
Migratory birds carry most seeds in the wrong direction to help plants cope with climate change, new research shows. The ...
We must transform the food system to achieve climate and sustainable development goals
A revolutionary approach to nourishing 10 billion people on a hotter planet without destroying the ecosystems on which we all ...
Natural hazards threaten 57% of US structures
Rising temperatures and risky development contribute to heightened exposure to earthquakes, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfireCredit: Inglesias et al. (2021) ...
Atmospheric water vapor in the city of Tel Aviv is suitable for drinking
A solution to global water scarcity? In a first-of-its-kind study in the world conducted at Tel Aviv University, researchers found ...
Salton Sea aerosol exposure triggers unique and mysterious pulmonary response
UC Riverside mouse study suggests inflammation could play key role in progression to asthma RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Communities surrounding the ...
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