Disappearing mosquitoes leave clues about basic ecology
Research News Unexpected discovery opens new possibilities for mosquito control February 28, 2018 Palmyra Atoll is a tiny speck in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 1,000 miles south of Hawaii and…
Race across the tundra: White spruce vs. snowshoe hare
Research News Tortoise and hare tale replaying in Alaska’s far north February 28, 2018 Find related stories on NSF’s Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program website. The tale of the tortoise…
American kestrels, most common predatory birds in U.S., can reduce need for pesticide use
Research News Study in Michigan agricultural fields shows benefits of birds’ presence March 1, 2018 Find related stories on NSF’s Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs webpage. Farmers are reducing…
Mentor inspires bold change in STEM studies at historically black colleges and universities
Research News Passion sparks interest in materials science and engineering March 8, 2018 Metallurgical and materials engineer Viola Acoff has more than 20 years of experience broadening participation in science,…
How will sea-level rise affect infectious diseases? For answers, look to the past
Research News Ancient clams preserve evidence of parasite increase in higher seas March 12, 2018 How will sea-level rise influence the prevalence of infectious diseases? The best way to answer…
NASA Names Artemis Team of Astronauts Eligible for Early Moon Missions
NASA has selected 18 astronauts from its corps to form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next astronaut missions on and around the Moon as part…
‘Lazy lawn mowers’ can help support suburban biodiversity
Research News Research shows less-frequent mowing may help suburban bees March 13, 2018 Find related stories on NSF’s Environmental Research and Education (ERE) programs webpage. Homeowners concerned about the decline…
Tapping communities for water research
Research News NSF-funded citizen scientists and engineers dive into water quality monitoring March 22, 2018 Access to safe drinking water is one of the greatest achievements in human history, largely…