The freshwater hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake
University of Utah researchers discover a vast underground freshwater reservoir, potentially mitigating dust pollution issues.
Changing shower and toilet habits could help close England’s 5 billion litre water gap, Surrey-led research finds
University of Surrey research reveals behaviour change in daily routines could save millions of litres annually.
When the Earth moved
Harvard University researchers reveal tectonic plate movements began 3.5 billion years ago using ancient Pilbara rocks.
Fiber-optic sensors reveal how farming destroys soil’s natural structure
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences use innovative fibre-optic technology to monitor soil water dynamics.
Fossil X-ray reveals new species of baby dino named after iconic Korean cartoon
University of Texas researchers discover Doolysaurus, a juvenile dinosaur with skull bones, from Korea’s Aphae Island.
Abalone shells could help trace seafood origins
University of Adelaide researchers discover neodymium isotopes in abalone shells can verify seafood provenance across Australia.
Beavers can convert stream corridors to persistent carbon sinks
Researchers at the University of Birmingham found beaver-engineered wetlands store carbon at ten times higher rates.
Okra, fenugreek extracts remove up to 90% of microplastics from water
Tarleton State University researchers discover plant extracts as biodegradable alternatives, achieving up to 90% microplastic removal.
Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria
MIT researchers discover nitrous oxide disrupts 30% of bacteria, potentially altering microbial communities critical for plant health.
Dangerous thunderstorms: Better models through soil-moisture data
Researchers at TU Wien uncover how soil moisture and atmospheric wind patterns influence thunderstorm formation dynamics.