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Earth Sciences Apr 25, 2024

Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet, study finds

Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at a very local level. Take, for example, dust. Dust can have a huge impact on local air quality, food security, energy supply and public health. Yet, little ...

Plants & Animals Apr 18, 2024

Tagging project sheds light on the elusive white shark

Researchers have discovered new white shark behaviors by attaching smart tags and cameras to their fins, revealing never-before-seen details of the lives of the elusive creatures.

Earth Sciences Mar 27, 2024

Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions

Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research ...

Political science Mar 20, 2024

Preventing another 'Jan. 6' starts by changing how elections are certified, experts say

The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but preventing a repeat of Jan. 6, 2021—when false claims of a stolen election promoted by Donald Trump and ...

Environment Mar 17, 2024

How 'Dune' became a beacon for the fledgling environmental movement, and a rallying cry for the new science of ecology

"Dune," widely considered one of the best sci-fi novels of all time, continues to influence how writers, artists and inventors envision the future.

Space Exploration Mar 15, 2024

Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer

Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting.

Ecology Mar 4, 2024

Counting butterflies reduces anxiety, study shows

New research by leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, in collaboration with the University of Derby, reveals that counting butterflies reduces anxiety by almost 10%.

Ecology Feb 29, 2024

Cutting-edge tracking technology proves Australian whale shark tourism leads the world

Using technology akin to a "fitbit" for sharks, a team of researchers has tagged and tracked whale sharks to study the effects of tourism at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia for the first time. In a resounding endorsement ...

Ecology Jan 29, 2024

'Everyone can be a naturalist' says the man who preserved more than 150,000 acres

Suburban environs can be dull. Lawns and roads don't offer much biodiversity for curious boys. But Charles Bier, a recently retired senior director of conservation science for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, found a ...

Earth Sciences Jan 22, 2024

Study of decommissioned onshore gas field highlights hydrogen storage concerns

A study exploring the potential of a decommissioned gas field in Scotland as a major hydrogen store has highlighted concerns over potential leaks and recommended that it shouldn't be used.

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