Fish reef domes a boon for environment, recreational fishing

Humanmade reefs can be used in conjunction with the restoration or protection of natural habitat to increase fish abundance in estuaries, researchers have found.

Dietary Guidelines are not compatible with global health and environmental targets

Most dietary guidelines are not compatible with global health and environmental targets, finds a new analysis.

Does eating fish protect our brains from air pollution?

Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may consume enough omega-3 fatty...

Urban bees: Pollinator diversity and plant interactions in city green spaces

With the right mix of plants, urban green spaces can be a rich habitat to support diverse pollinators, according to a new study.

Marine drifters: Interdisciplinary study explores plankton diversity

Researchers have combined mathematical models, marine science, and metagenomics to answer a decades-old question - why are there so many species in the ocean?

Study first to show tiger sharks’ travels and desired hangouts in the Gulf of...

From 2010 to 2018, scientists tagged 56 tiger sharks of varying life stages to track their movements via satellite. Movement patterns varied by life...

Study of natural gas flaring finds high risks to babies

Researchers have found that exposure to flaring -- the burning off of excess natural gas -- at oil and gas production sites is associated...

Identifying sources of deadly air pollution in the United States

A new study provides an unprecedented look at the causes of poor air quality in the United States and its effects on human health.

Scientists build high-performing hybrid solar energy converter

Scientists have developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam with high efficiency and low cost.

Love-hate relationship of solvent and water leads to better biomass breakup

Scientists have used neutron scattering and supercomputing to better understand how an organic solvent and water work together to break down plant biomass, creating...

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