Astronomers capture first image of a black hole
News Release 19-006 National Science Foundation and Event Horizon Telescope contribute to paradigm-shifting observations of the gargantuan black hole at the heart of distant galaxy Messier 87 April 10, 2019…
Ancient lakes: eyes into the past, and the future
Research News Modern, human-caused changes are accelerating threats to these unique ecosystems April 12, 2019 “A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth’s eye; looking…
Dance of the microbes: Bacteria living near coral reefs change in synchrony across distances
Research News Changes happen in sync in reefs separated by hundreds of miles April 12, 2019 It might be called the dance of the microbes. It happens every day —…
Research helps farmers pinpoint high-and low-yield fields, leads to better use of fertilizer
Research News Findings reduce excess nutrients making their way into rivers, streams, groundwater April 15, 2019 Find related stories on NSF’s Long-Term Ecological Research Program at this link; find related…
U.S. envoy Biegun to visit S. Korea next Tuesday: Reuters Updated: 2020-12-05 12:16:37 KST
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Steve Biegun is reportedly coming to South Korea next Tuesday. According to Reuters on Friday, the U.S envoy is scheduled to meet with South Korean…
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…