The last unknown: Study reveals richest island flora in the world
Research News Scientists identify 13,634 plant species in New Guinea, with thousands yet to be discovered August 12, 2020 Imagine if there were 600 species of giraffes, some the size…
Better wastewater treatment? It’s a wrap
Research News Graphene-wrapping innovation increases effectiveness of fighting superbugs in wastewater treatment August 10, 2020 A shield of graphene helps particles destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and free-floating antibiotic resistance genes in…
Research on Tasmanian devil offers new insights into tackling human cancer
Research News Findings offer hope for the Tasmanian devil, at the brink of extinction August 10, 2020 A rare, transmissible tumor has brought the iconic Tasmanian devil to the brink…
Florida Current is weaker now than in the past century
Research News New method tracks strength of near-shore ocean currents using measurements made at the coast August 10, 2020 A key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over…
Researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia
Research News Discovery of new influence on tropical cyclone development August 11, 2020 Research led by University of Iowa investigators has identified a climate system in East Asia that may…
Tree cover increased in Southeast Michigan over the past 30 years
Research News But urban sprawl fragmented forested lands August 11, 2020 The extent of both tree canopy and urban sprawl increased in Southeast Michigan between 1985 and 2015, according to…
New framework for evaluating snow droughts around the world
Research News Snowmelt water resources in the Western United States found to be decreasing in recent years August 11, 2020 Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have developed a…
More carbon in the oceans can lead to smaller fish
Research News Scientists tested two CO2 levels: Present-day, and worst-case scenario in 300 years August 10, 2020 As humans continue to send large quantities of carbon into the atmosphere, much…