BU-led study used video games to test ways of balancing agriculture and conservation—and found getting more women involved in decision-making may boost productivity and the planet’s health.
How Do We Make Farming Better for the Planet? Ask Women
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Rivers and Streams in the Andean Cordillera Are Hot Spots for Greenhouse Gases Emissions
A new scientific study by researchers from the University of Liège shows that rivers in the Andean mountains contribute 35% and 72% of riverine emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) and methane (CH4 ) in the Amazon basin, the world's largest river.
3D Radar Scan Provides Clues About Threats to Iconic Alaskan Glacier
Mapping a large coastal glacier in Alaska revealed that its bulk sits below sea level and is undercut by channels, making it vulnerable to accelerated melting in an already deteriorating coastal habitat.
Total Weight of Wild Land Mammals Less Than One-Tenth Weight of All Humans
The combined weight of every human is more than 10 times that of every wild land mammal put together, a new study finds.
Discovery of Novel Gene to Aid Breeding of Climate Resilient Crops
Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key gene in plants allows them to use their energy more efficiently, enabling them to grow more roots and capture more water and nutrients.
The Counting of Nine Billion Trees Could Help Manage Climate Credits and Nature Restoration
Climate researchers from the University of Copenhagen and NASA have developed a method that has now mapped several billion trees and their carbon uptake in Africa’s Sahel.
