Weather-tracking advances reveal 515-mile lightning flash
Arizona State University researchers uncover record-breaking megaflash across Great Plains, using advanced space-based satellite instruments.
Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction
University of Portsmouth research discovers optimal recycled glass and lime mix, enhancing strength and reducing cement use.
Ocean ‘greening’ at poles could spell changes for fisheries
Duke University researchers find polar phytoplankton increase may impact global carbon cycle and equatorial fisheries.
Scientists detect deep Earth pulses beneath Africa
University of Southampton research uncovers rhythmic mantle surges in Ethiopia, revealing new ocean formation processes.
The benefits and trade-offs of urban street trees in Las Vegas
University of Nevada researchers find shade from street trees offers cooling benefits, but water trade-offs exist.
Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
University of Colorado Boulder research reveals contaminants like nitrogen persist, affecting water management strategies across regions.
Scientists discover new microbes in Earth’s deep soil
Michigan State University researchers find dominant microbes, CSP1-3, cleaning water in unexplored deep soil environments.
Message in a bubble: Using physics to encode messages in ice
Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology develop a novel method to store covert messages in icy regions.
Plastic bag bans: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter
University of Delaware study reveals long-term effectiveness of plastic bag policies in reducing marine litter.
Living near harmful algal blooms reduces life expectancy with ALS
University of Michigan researchers find cyanobacteria toxins may accelerate ALS progression, impacting life expectancy by nearly a year.