Search results for peat

Plants & Animals Jun 6, 2025

What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?

The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by drowning, scientists say.

Environment Jun 5, 2025

Permanently frozen palsa mires could be lost by the end of the century

A new study investigates the environmental factors affecting the occurrence and state of palsa mires, as well as the degradation of palsas. The study covers the entire Northern Hemisphere. The new results are part of a doctoral ...

Paleontology & Fossils May 19, 2025

Rye's rise: Study finds evidence of intensive cultivation in northern Central Europe since the Roman Empire

Rye products, such as black bread or pumpernickel, are not only considered as being typically German. They are also often marketed as being particularly rustic and traditional. However, rye has only been part of the human ...

Ecology May 7, 2025

Inexpensive drone technology shows promise for community forest restoration and funding

Accessing carbon and nature payments from governments and other organizations often requires robust measurements to quantify restoration's positive impact, but these can be beyond the capacity of community organizations.

Ecology May 1, 2025

AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies

Imagine trying to tell identical twins apart just by looking at their fingerprints. That's how challenging it can be for scientists to distinguish the tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce and pine trees.

Social Sciences Apr 28, 2025

Using humor in communication helps scientists connect, build trust

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way.

Economics & Business Apr 24, 2025

Researchers study risks and rewards of emerging AI technology in communication organizations

AI is not a perfect science. Although it's being refined over time, this technology is bound to make mistakes—so there needs to be a plan for when that happens.

Biochemistry Apr 18, 2025

Reusable moss-based adsorbent can help clean up oil spills

Hidden within sphagnum moss, commonly known as peat moss, is an adsorbent material that can help us combat oil spills. A study by researchers from China presents a new bio-based oil adsorbent derived from sphagnum moss that ...

Earth Sciences Apr 15, 2025

Colombia's peatlands could be a crucial tool to fight climate change—but first we have to find them

UC Santa Cruz Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Scott Winton has been wading through thick, smelly muck in the tropics for almost a decade. He wouldn't have it any other way. As a wetland ecologist and biogeochemist, ...

Social Sciences Apr 9, 2025

Contagious quitting? New study links peer behavior to employee turnover

A new study led by the University of South Florida and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking ...

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