NASA space laser missions map 16 years of ice sheet loss
Using the most advanced Earth-observing laser instrument NASA has ever flown in space, scientists have made precise, detailed measurements of how the elevation of...
Stopping deforestation: Lessons from Colombia
A study of deforestation in Colombia has revealed some valuable insights which could be used to help slow deforestation in areas around the globe.
Capturing CO2 with new self-forming membrane
A new class of self-forming membrane has been developed. Capturing the carbon dioxide which can then be processed, the membrane dramatically reduced the demand...
Emergence of deadly honey bee disease revealed
Honey bee colonies from across the UK are increasingly suffering from a viral disease, a new study has shown. The team found that the...
CO2 emissions from dry inland waters globally underestimated
Inland waters play an important role in the global carbon cycle. Calculations that scale up the carbon dioxide emissions from land and water surface...
Ocean acidification prediction now possible years in advance
Researchers have developed a method that could enable scientists to accurately forecast ocean acidity up to five years in advance. This would enable fisheries...
Defining geographic regions with commuter data
A new mathematical approach uses data on people's commutes between and within US counties to identify important geographic regions.
Balancing impacts of range-shifting species: Invasives vs biodiversity
For many years, the conservation community has embraced the idea that improving connectivity, that is, creating corridors so species can follow their preferred climate,...
Experts apply microbiome research to agricultural science to increase crop yield
In an effort to increase crop yield, scientists are studying the bacterial and fungal communities in soil to understand how microbiomes are impacting agricultural...
How catastrophic outburst floods may have carved Greenland’s ‘grand canyon’
For years, geologists have debated how and when canyons under the Greenland Ice Sheet formed, especially one called 'Greenland's Grand Canyon.' Its shape suggests...
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