Heart monitors on wild narwhals reveal alarming responses to stress
Stress from human disturbances could cause behavioral responses in narwhals that are inconsistent with their physiological capacities, researchers say. They found that narwhals released...
Hydropower dam energy without sacrificing Mekong food supply: New research offers solution
Nearly 100 hydropower dams are planned for construction along tributaries off the Mekong River's 2,700-mile stretch. In a new article, researchers present a mathematical...
Researchers establish long-sought source of ocean methane
A significant amount of the methane naturally released into the atmosphere comes from the ocean. This has long puzzled scientists because there are no...
One wet winter can shake up San Francisco Bay’s invasive species
For many Californians, last year's wet winter triggered a case of whiplash. After five years of drought, rain from October 2016 to February 2017...
Solar power advances possible with new ‘double-glazing’ device
A new 'double-glazing' solar power device -- which is unlike any existing solar panel and opens up fresh opportunities to develop more advanced photovoltaics...
The molecular structure of a forest aroma deconstructed
The fresh, unmistakable scent of a pine forest comes from a medley of chemicals produced by its trees. Researchers have now accurately determined the...
Innovative system images photosynthesis to provide picture of plant health
Researchers have developed a new imaging system that is designed to monitor the health of crops in the field or greenhouse. The new technology...
Tackling China’s severe air pollution problem
More must be done to tackle air pollution in China, according to a leading climate change expert in a new study.
“Design Can Change the World” – UN Climate Chief Espinosa
Speech by Patricia Espinosa
The Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Patricia Espinosa, was part of the international jury that recently gathered in São Paulo,...
Life under the surface in live broadcast
Researchers have invented new systems to study the life of microorganisms in the ground. Without any digging, the researchers are able use microchips to...
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