Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Experts explain where nature conservation can make the greatest difference in saving endangered species
Old oak trees and semi-natural grasslands are very important for a large number of species that risk disappearing as habitats decline. In a new study, researche...
Extreme heat and health: Policy guide reveals what communities need to know
Blistering temperatures exacerbated by high humidity are not just uncomfortable but dangerous. Across Canada, and in communities throughout southwestern Ontario...
Students' climate model of deadly July 4 Texas flooding suggests sea surface temperatures actually reduced rainfall
Last fall, the 12 students in the Jackson School of Geosciences' GEO 347G "Climate System Modeling" class set out to understand something that hit close to home...
Artificial 'leaf' powers wireless biomedical device
Plants convert light into energy efficiently through photosynthesis—an ability that scientists and engineers still struggle to match with electronic devices. Re...
Hybrid reef project off Miami Beach targets wave attenuation and coral recovery
University of Miami researchers and collaborators have expanded an offshore reef restoration and coastal resilience project off Miami Beach with the deployment...
Sponges may cut methylmercury contamination in marine food webs by more than 50%
Marine sponges may play an important, previously underestimated role in reducing methylmercury contamination in marine food webs. In a new modeling study, resea...
Study explores environmental cost, perceptions of influencer PR gifts
As part of their marketing strategy, many companies send public relations packages full of curated products to social media influencers, who film themselves ope...
Turtles may migrate using Earth's magnetic field
New research indicates that sea turtles seem to navigate across hundreds of miles of open ocean using Earth's magnetic field. Previous experimental studies sugg...
Taking a step back changes group discussions in virtual environments
In group decision-making, it is critical for each member to engage in discussions with a broader perspective and without fixating on personal values and knowled...
Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years
Great apes may have been laughing with a similar rhythm to modern humans for at least 15 million years, a University of Warwick study reveals. The finding offer...
Trios of quantum particles form checkerboard layouts when particle density hits sweet spot
Trions form when three particles, like quarks or electrons, come together. This formation occurs in quantum particles in nuclear physics, semiconductors and mag...
Researchers identify dual-function rice gene that boosts drought tolerance and grain yield
As climate change intensifies droughts and other environmental stresses, maintaining crop productivity has become a major challenge for global agriculture. Drou...