Deep-sea sediments lead to new understanding of solar system
Research News Results from deep-ocean sediments advance dating in geologic archives September 6, 2019 A day is the time for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis, and…
Agrivoltaics proves beneficial across food, water, energy nexus
Research News Multi-year study of agrivoltaics shows benefits across food, water, energy nexus September 6, 2019 Building resilience in renewable energy and food production is a challenge in today’s changing…
Solutions to urban heat differ between tropical and drier climes
Research News In summer heat, cities swelter more than suburbs September 9, 2019 In summer heat, cities may swelter more than nearby suburbs and rural areas. And while the size…
Study reveals new patterns of key ocean nutrient
Research News Researchers measure ocean phosphate, develop more accurate dataset September 9, 2019 The nutrient phosphate may be less abundant in the global ocean than previously thought, according to a…
New sensors to monitor storm surge on bridges
Research News Engineering team working toward early warning system for bridge collapse September 10, 2019 A University of Florida team is starting to gather real-time data on the impact of…
Salt marshes’ capacity to store carbon may be threatened by nitrogen pollution
Research News Research suggests abundant nitrate increases microbes’ capacity for carbon dioxide release September 12, 2019 Deep in the waterlogged peat of salt marshes, carbon is stored at much greater…
Extinction of Icelandic walrus coincides with Norse settlement
Research News Scientists used ancient DNA to show the past existence of the walrus September 17, 2019 Scientists used ancient DNA analyses and carbon-14 dating to demonstrate the past existence…
Researchers build microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves
Research News Results are one step closer to development of autonomous biobots September 17, 2019 Researchers have developed soft robotic devices driven by neuromuscular tissue that triggers when stimulated by…