Computer Modeling aims to inform Coral Reef Restoration and Conservation
A research team has developed a computer modeling program to assist scientists in predicting the impact of climate change and eventual restoration plans on coral…
Environment
A Study discovered that Coarse Sea Spray Deflects Lightning Strikes
Larger, coarse sea spray reduces lightning by up to 90%, whereas smaller aerosols increase lightning. Rainfall is also influenced by particle size. As the world…
The Gulf of Maine is Rapidly Warming, reversing 900 Years of Cooling
According to new research that combines an examination of shells from long-lived ocean quahogs and climate model simulations, rapid 20th century warming in the Gulf…
Propane as a more Sustainable Air Conditioning Solution
Current severe heatwaves, which are expected to become more severe and frequent in the future, are fueling an increase in the use of air conditioners,…
A Common Kitchen Spice’s Extract May Hold the Key to Greener, More Effective Fuel Cells
An ingredient from the common spice turmeric may help create safer, more effective fuel cells. Curcumin, a component of turmeric, and gold nanoparticles were combined…
New Study Reveals Trade-offs between Tropical Cyclone Resistance and Resilience
An international study of the effects of 26 tropical cyclones on land reveals trade-offs between ecosystem resistance and resilience. The findings can help managers plan…
Common Plastic Products Release into the Water Trillions of Microscopic Particles
Plastic is all around us, from the grocery bags we use at the store to everyday objects like shampoo and soap bottles. Plastics are found…
Risks to Biodiversity will Endure well after the peak in Future Global Temperatures
Even if global temperatures begin to fall after peaking this century due to climate change, the risks to biodiversity could last for decades, according to…
Climate Change may be exacerbated by Coastal Marsh Migration
Coastal wetlands are not only one of the world’s most valuable ecosystems, but they are also one of the most threatened by high greenhouse gas…
Science Demonstrates That at Least 44% of Earth’s Land Needs to Be Conserved to Preserve Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
According to recent research, 44 percent of the Earth’s surface area, or over 64 million square kilometers (24.7 million square miles), has to be conserved…
Weather-related Disaster Survivors may Age Faster
When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in September 2017 as a high-end category 4 storm, it left behind the island’s worst disaster in its…
Monitoring Carbon Storage in Mangroves with Remote Sensing
Mangroves are tropical forests that are both ecologically and economically important. They are extremely productive ecosystems, with primary production rates comparable to tropical humid evergreen…
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