‘Weather whiplash’ triggered by changing climate will degrade Midwest’s drinking water
New research shows weather whiplash in the American Midwest's agricultural regions will drive the deterioration of water quality, forcing municipalities to seek costly remedies...
Making cows more environmentally friendly
An important discovery surrounding plants used to feed livestock has been released by scientists. They report that plants growing in warmer conditions are tougher...
Legends of the lost reservoirs
Investigators dig into the past to inspire modern water management strategies that can save time and money and may avoid negative effects on our...
Americans are water conscious, survey shows
46 percent of Americans are “water considerate,” say researchers who based their assessment on responses to a survey of 1,052 respondents. 44 percent of...
Adding grads, going green can brighten economic outlook
Attracting college graduates and boosting natural amenities may give communities a double shot of economic growth potential, according to economists.
Poor outlook for biodiversity in Antarctica
The popular view that Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are in a much better environmental shape than the rest of the world has been...
Viruses in the oceanic basement
A team of scientists showed for the first time that many novel viruses are present in the fluids circulating deep in the rocky crust...
As sea level rises, much of Honolulu and Waikiki vulnerable to groundwater inundation
New research reveals a large part of the heavily urbanized area of Honolulu and Waikiki, Hawai'i is at risk of groundwater inundation--flooding that occurs...
Key research priorities for agricultural microbiomes identified
A coordinated effort to understand plant microbiomes could boost plant health and agricultural productivity.
Seasonal warming leads to smaller animal body sizes
Changes in the body size of animals measured under controlled laboratory conditions have been shown to closely match changes in body size with seasonal...
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