New research on super-Earths and mini-Neptunes suggests more Earth-like planets may exist.
Environment
Do Seaweed Farms Live up to the Sustainability Hype?
Seaweed farms are not only fast and easy to grow, but also notably versatile.
Seaweed farms are not only fast and easy to grow, but also notably versatile.
Sustainable Plants: The Green Heroes of the Future
Some plants (like legumes) fix nitrogen, enhancing the soil’s nutrient value.
Some plants (like legumes) fix nitrogen, enhancing the soil’s nutrient value.
Trump’s Approach to Public Lands? Expanding the Extractive Economy and Declaring a War on Nature
The Trump team has launched a three-pronged attack on the environment. We need to understand it if we hope to stand up to it.
The Trump team has launched a three-pronged attack on the environment. We need to understand it if we hope to stand up to it.
Baby Sightings Spark Hope for Critically Endangered Gibbons in Vietnam
The addition of the baby spotted in November brings the total number of gibbons in that particular group to nine.
The addition of the baby spotted in November brings the total number of gibbons in that particular group to nine.
The Top Clothing Alternatives to Plastics
Low-quality, fast-fashion garments often degrade quickly, leading to premature disposal.
Low-quality, fast-fashion garments often degrade quickly, leading to premature disposal.
African Diet ‘Reduces Inflammation’ in Just Two Weeks
Western diet increases inflammation markers and reduce immune responses
Western diet increases inflammation markers and reduce immune responses
With Climate Change, Cryosphere Melt Scales up as a Threat to Planetary Health
Today, that worldwide meltdown poses new threats to human lives — endangering freshwater supplies and food security while increasing the risks of natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Today, that worldwide meltdown poses new threats to human lives — endangering freshwater supplies and food security while increasing the risks of natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Cross-Country in an EV: Still a Pipe Dream?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a popular choice for sustainable transportation.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a popular choice for sustainable transportation.
Citizen Science in Action: Working With a Conservation Ecologist
Get an insight into Bradley Clarke-Wood's role as a Conservation Ecologist at the Department for Environment and Water, and learn about how citizen science plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and conservation.
Get an insight into Bradley Clarke-Wood’s role as a Conservation Ecologist at the Department for Environment and Water, and learn about how citizen science plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and conservation.
From Fava Beans to Future Foods: Researchers Turn to Plant-Based Proteins for a Healthier Planet
Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Court Orders Trump Administration to Address Pesticide Risks to Endangered Species
Assessments by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2017 and 2021 found each of the six pesticides in question pose significant harm to many of the roughly 1,800 plant and animal species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Assessments by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2017 and 2021 found each of the six pesticides in question pose significant harm to many of the roughly 1,800 plant and animal species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
How Will Climate Change Affect America’s Rivers?
Researchers are integrating traditional geochemistry with artificial intelligence to forecast the impact of climate warming and population growth on the alkalinity and salt levels in rivers nationwide.
Researchers are integrating traditional geochemistry with artificial intelligence to forecast the impact of climate warming and population growth on the alkalinity and salt levels in rivers nationwide.
Giraffes for Peace
In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities.
In a world that feels increasingly at odds, Kenya’s Baringo giraffes showcase how a common cause can unite communities.
Bringing Smart Water Habits Home
Water scarcity has become a global problem. Being more water-conscious at home can help.
Water scarcity has become a global problem. Being more water-conscious at home can help.
Scientists Cherish Win Against Online Ornamental Trade In Bats
Bat researchers recently declared a “major victory” in helping stop the online ornamental trade of bats.
Bat researchers recently declared a “major victory” in helping stop the online ornamental trade of bats.