Looking at tropical forests through new eyes
Air-based maps of plant chemistry are improving carbon cycling models in hyper-diverse tropical forests.
Studying water quality with satellites and public data
The researchers built a novel dataset of more than 600,000 matchups between water quality field measurements and Landsat imagery, creating a 'symphony of data.'
Long-distance timber trade underpinned the Roman Empire’s construction
The ancient Romans relied on long-distance timber trading to construct their empire, according to a new study.
Short-term radon test kits are not effective in measuring radon gas exposure
A new study finds the only reliable way to measure exposure to radon gas is with a long-term testing kit, 90 or more days....
Record-size sex chromosome found in two bird species
Researchers have discovered the largest known avian sex chromosome. The giant chromosome was created when four chromosomes fused together into one, and has been...
Lake methane emissions should prompt rethink on climate change
Study sheds new light on the impact of natural methane production on global climate change assessments.
New, young volcano discovered in the Pacific
Researchers have discovered a new petit-spot volcano at the oldest section of the Pacific Plate.
Seismologists see future in fiber optic cables as earthquake sensors
Each hair-thin glass fiber in a buried fiber optic cable contains tiny internal flaws -- and that's a good thing for scientists looking for...
As a way to fight climate change, not all soils are created equal
Soil scientists offer a newly nuanced understanding of different soil organic matter components that can be increased through varied management strategies.
Scientists devise catalyst that uses light to turn carbon dioxide to fuel
Scientists have used sunlight and a catalyst largely made of copper to transform carbon dioxide to methanol.
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