The U.S. Geological Survey has launched a new Coastal Change Hazards website focused on coordinating research and delivering tools needed by coastal communities to respond to natural hazards along our Nation's coastlines.
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Pesticides and Food Scarcity Dramatically Reduce Wild Bee Population
The loss of flowering plants and the widespread use of pesticides could be a double punch to wild bee populations.
Multi-Institutional Team Extracts More Energy from Sunlight with Advanced Solar Panels
Researchers working to maximize solar panel efficiency said layering advanced materials atop traditional silicon is a promising path to eke more energy out of sunlight.
UO Team Identifies What Could be World's Oldest Tropical Peatland
A University of Oregon-led research team has identified tropical peatland in Indonesia that is twice as old and much deeper than previously thought.
Warmer Winters are Keeping Some Lakes from Freezing
Warmer winters due to climate change are causing lakes in the Northern Hemisphere to experience more ice-free years, according to a new study.
There’s a Reason Bacteria Stay in Shape
Fat bacteria? Skinny bacteria? From our perspective on high, they all seem to be about the same size. In fact, they are.