Birdwatching brings millions of dollars to Alaska
New research found that nearly 300,000 birders traveled to the state and spent about $378 million in 2016. Birdwatching supported roughly 4,300 jobs in...
Citizen scientists from 200 years ago and today help shed light on climate change...
Citizen science observations across two centuries reveal a dramatic, climate-driven shift to earlier leaf out and flowering, which varies across settings, species and functional groups....
Using the power of the sun to roast green chile
Roasting green chile is an important cultural touchstone for New Mexico, but it leads to a seasonal emission of approximately 7,800 metric tons of...
Solar-powered chemistry uses carbon dioxide and water to make feedstock for fuels, chemicals
Solar-powered synthesis gas could recycle carbon dioxide into fuels and useful chemicals, an international team of researchers has shown.
Validating a new method for assessing the antimicrobial efficacy of domestic cleaning products
Researchers have statistically validated a new method for assessing the antimicrobial efficacy of detergents and textile additives in domestic environments. The results reveal the...
Climate warming could deepen environmental injustice in urban areas
Extreme heat events could become more intense and frequent both locally and globally, increasing the risk of harm to health and global economies, according...
Photorhabdus luminescens — a true all-rounder: Insect pathogenic bacterium also helps to combat fungal...
The bacterium Photorhabdus luminescens is already used as bioinsecticide to protect crops against a wide range of insect pests. Researchers have recently demonstrated that...
Stronger integration of international negotiations needed to protect the ocean
International solutions are needed to protect the ocean. Two sets of regulations currently under development offer an opportunity to expand protections, but a greater...
Volcano’s eruption will help scientists plot weather, climate
As it captivated people around the world, the January eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano gave scientists a once-in-a-lifetime chance to study how...
Historical dataset could help scientists better understand sharks
For the first time, the longest-running historical record of human-shark interactions in Australia is now accessible online. This follows a growing trend to make...
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