The smallest plants and creatures in the ocean power entire food webs, including the fish that much of the world’s population depends on for food, work and cultural identity.
New Indicators Could Help Manage Global Overfishing
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The Water Future of Earth's 'Third Pole'
Himalaya. Karakoram. Hindu Kush. The names of Asia's high mountain ranges conjure up adventure to those living far away, but for more than a billion people, these are the names of their most reliable water source.
Significant UK Air Quality Improvements over past 40 Years Cut Death Rates
Policies to improve air quality in the UK over the past 40 years have led to significant reductions in pollution and associated mortality rates, a new study has found.
First Snapshots of Trapped CO2 Molecules Shed New Light on Carbon Capture
Scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have taken the first images of carbon dioxide molecules within a molecular cage – part of a highly porous nanoparticle known as a MOF, or metal-organic framework, with great potential for separating and storing gases and liquids.
ALMA Pinpoints the Formation Site of Planet around Nearest Young Star
Researchers using ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) found a small dust concentration in the disk around TW Hydrae, the nearest young star.
Older Adults’ Independence Is Most Significant Factor for Vulnerability in Hot Weather
Study identifies factors that most affect older people’s vulnerability during extreme temperatures
