University of Utah mathematics and climate researchers are building new models for understanding the dynamics of sea ice, which is not as solid as you might think. One new study tracks alarming changes in the "marginal ice zone" surrounding the Arctic ice cap.
The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation are collaborating to accelerate research in the emerging field of neurobiology in changing ecosystems. Awardees of the first Kavli-NSF grants will study the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the sense of smell in pollinators, and how neural circuits adapt to changes in temperature.
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Terry Tempest Williams speak at a local event. I don’t remember many details of her talk, but I do remember her passion, her commitment, and her dedication to being a voice for the environment. Her book, Finding Beauty in a Broken World has been a guidepost for me as a science writer and writing instructor.
Researchers at UCLA Health and the University of North Carolina Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) will co-lead a unique project to assess behavioral and neurological markers of language development in low-income children within their family settings, gathering valuable information that could lead to earlier, more targeted interventions for a population that has been largely underrepresented in autism research.
Working in the grasslands, Billi spent her days interacting with ranch staff, many of whom are working on multigenerational operations. “I try to approach any kind of interaction with as much humility as I can.” Billi acknowledges she is a visitor to these areas, and curiously seeks out the inherent knowledge of others, whether it’s the grasslands of South Dakota or the rainforests of Central Africa.
A new study from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities.
Rutgers Health received a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop “electroponics,” an alternative to the hydroponics approach to farming that would allow plants to grow under limited water conditions or in zero gravity conditions ready for deployment in space stations.
This year, nearly 3,000 residents of the Tufts host communities of Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, joined university students, faculty, and staff for Community Day on Sunday, September 29.
Sheds light on limitations of naturally occurring zooplankton for inactivating pathogen contaminated water
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University hope to completely upend the process of refining these minerals, which are necessary in hundreds of high-tech applications, including cell phones, computer hard drives and medications.
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Peer J, "Continuing challenges of elephant captivity: the captive environment, health issues, and welfare implications", has found that, despite recent efforts by zoos, captive elephants continue to face serious problems. This study represents the most up-to-date and accurate account of the persistent if not insurmountable challenges faced by captive elephants.
Researchers led by Jana Berkessel of the University of Mannheim in Germany collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological harms when those who struggle with the disorder feel less conspicuous.
A new program designed by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute is helping Nevada Highway State Patrol employees focus on their social and emotional wellness.
As residents continue to clean up, the health dangers of standing water and the lack of drinking water is now a concern. ...
More scientists are getting the opportunity to help guide state government on matters such as power grid management and energy efficiency, thanks to a partnership forged last year between the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU).
Coral Research and Development Accelerator Program funding will advance acoustic enhancement research in the Caribbean
Cool, crisp weather can trigger the urge to get out and go leaf peeping and this year could be a particularly good year to hit the road and admire New England’s spectacular foliage season. According to Steve Roberge, Extension forestry specialist and professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire, we should expect to see Mother Nature put on a brightly colored show this fall.
Systemic racism remains a significant challenge in efforts to address health disparities in childhood asthma. A new American Thoracic Society report provides practical frameworks to begin the research necessary to make real progress in treating asthma in Black and Latino children, who are more likely than their white counterparts to report to emergency rooms in the U.S.
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