Major deep carbon sink linked to microbes at volcanic island chains
Research News Knowledge of long-term effects of volcanoes important for evaluating natural and human impacts on climate April 24, 2019 As much as 19 percent more carbon dioxide than previously…
Colorful bird feathers offer evolutionary clues
Research News Evolution is driven by dependence on other species in ecological communities April 24, 2019 Researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) and other institutions have discovered a new…
City trees can offset neighborhood heat islands
Research News Best is 40% and above tree canopy cover April 25, 2019 The concept of heat islands — densely built-up urban areas that are hotter than the rural and…
Tectonic collision 50 million years ago led to widespread ocean changes
Research News Indian subcontinent slammed into Asia, altering Earth’s climate April 26, 2019 When the landmass that today is the Indian subcontinent slammed into Asia some 50 million years ago,…
Study reveals vast diversity of ocean microbes
Research News New research methods increase knowledge of microbial ecosystems April 26, 2019 Advanced molecular techniques have revealed the diversity of a little-known group of ocean microbes, according to a…
Six million years ago, atmospheric shifts led to increased diversity of grassland mammals
Research News South America’s ancient climate dried, grasslands expanded, mammals diversified April 29, 2019 Six million years ago, grass-eating mammals became more diverse in South America. Shifts in tropical atmospheric…
Scientists discover what powers celestial phenomenon STEVE
Research News Glow is similar to typical auroras — also distinct from them April 29, 2019 The bright purple aurora called STEVE — whose image went viral on the internet…
Data scientists map the supply chains of every U.S. city
Research News Public can now track where food, energy and water come from April 29, 2019 No matter where you live in the United States, some food in your kitchen…