Close to 5,700 lakes in the Northern Hemisphere may permanently lose ice cover this century,…
RESEARCH
Researchers Speed Up Analysis of Arctic Ice and Snow Data Through AI
Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed a technique to more…
Ancient Maya Built Sophisticated Water Filters
Ancient Maya in the once-bustling city of Tikal built sophisticated water filters using natural materials…
Expect More Mega-Droughts
Mega-droughts – droughts that last two decades or longer – are tipped to increase thanks…
Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris Using Visualization Method
Trillions of plastic debris fragments are afloat at sea, creating the “perfect storm” for microbial…
River Plants Counter Both Flooding and Drought to Protect Biodiversity
‘Water plants are a nuisance in streams, blocking the flow. You should remove them’. This…
Shrub Encroachment on Grasslands Can Increase Groundwater Recharge
Grasslands across the globe, which support the majority of the world’s grazing animals, have been…
Study Reveals Strongest Predictors of Menhaden Growth in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic
New research suggests that large-scale environmental factors influence the size of one of the ocean’s…
Coastal Pollution Reduces Genetic Diversity of Corals, Reef Resilience
A new study by researchers at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa School of Ocean…
Why Does Your Cotton Towel Get Stiff After Natural Drying?
The remaining “bound water” on cotton surfaces cross-link single fibers of cotton, causing hardening after…
