Forests show pathways to a sustainable future
Research News Challenge is to store carbon while meeting local community needs June 26, 2019 Native forests make up one percent of the landscape in South Africa. But these forests…
Stabilizing food production through crop diversity
Research News Growing variety of crops leads to fewer severe food shortages June 26, 2019 With increasing demand for food by the planet’s growing human population, and climate change threatening…
New research shows an iceless Greenland may be in the future
Research News Island could be ice-free by year 3000, says new estimate June 26, 2019 New research shows that an iceless Greenland may be in the future. If worldwide greenhouse…
First-ever Vice CSO joins U.S. Space Force
WASHINGTON, (AFNS) — In a small ceremony at the Pentagon Friday, Lt. Gen. David D. “DT” Thompson assumed responsibilities as the vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space…
Scientists find no direct link between North Atlantic Ocean currents, New England coast sea level
Research News New study clarifies influence of major ocean currents on sea level June 26, 2019 A new study by NSF-funded scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution clarifies the…
More years of childhood education reduce adult heart disease risk
Research News Each additional year of schooling lowers heart disease risk factors July 2, 2019 State policies requiring children to attend additional years of school may result in a reduced…
NASA Will Name Companies Selected to Collect Lunar Resources Under Artemis Program
NASA will hold a media teleconference Thursday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. EST to announce the companies it has selected to collect lunar resources as part of the Artemis program.…
Nepal’s 2015 earthquake offers new clues about natural hazards
Research News Researchers gain new insights from Gorkha quake, which shook Kathmandu July 2, 2019 The Himalaya Mountains are a geological wonder, drawing adventurers and religious devotees from near and…