Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons
Research News How corals grow is the key January 29, 2018 The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons.…
Remarkable ‘electronic nose’ could sniff out nerve gas and rotten foods simultaneously
Research News LSU professor’s device could detect hidden environmental and security concerns February 22, 2018 During Black History Month, the National Science Foundation (NSF) asks the question: Which black scientists…
NASA Exploration Mission Integral to 2020 National Space Policy
Today, President Donald J. Trump issued the National Space Policy. Read the full article at the source: NASA This page is made available by Japan Press Release Distribution
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…