Segregation and local funding gaps drive disparities in drinking water
The fragmentation of water service in the US among thousands of community systems, most of which are small and rely on local funding, leaves...
Arctic research expedition likely faces extreme conditions in fast-changing Arctic
Scientists have simulated conditions along potential routes for the MOSAiC polar expedition, using today's conditions in the 'new Arctic.' The results suggest that thinner...
Faster-degrading plastic could promise cleaner seas
To address plastic pollution plaguing the world's seas and waterways, chemists have developed a new polymer that can degrade by ultraviolet radiation.
Chocolate ‘fingerprints’ could confirm label claims
The flavor and aroma of a fine chocolate emerge from its ecology, in addition to its processing. But can you be certain that the...
The secret life of godwits
To find out more about birds such as the black-tailed godwit, ecologists have been conducting long-term population studies using standardized information on reproductive behavior...
Changes in snowmelt threaten farmers in western US
Farmers in parts of the western United States who rely on snowmelt to help irrigate their crops will be among the hardest hit in...
Why relying on new technology won’t save the planet
Over-reliance on promises of new technology to solve climate change is enabling delay, say researchers. They argue instead for cultural, social and political transformation...
With shrinking snowpack, drought predictability melting away
New research suggests that during the 21st century, our ability to predict drought using snow will literally melt away.
The smell of fear warns other voles
For a prey animal, the smell of a predator is one of many signals for danger. New research has shown that prey individuals can...
Physicists develop approach to increase performance of solar energy
Experimental condensed matter physicists have developed an approach to circumvent a major loss process that currently limits the efficiency of commercial solar cells.
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The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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