Environmental News Network

How Plants Build the Microbiome They Need to Survive in a Tough Environment

New research from Northern Arizona University points to the idea that under some conditions, plants can “curate” their microbiomes—selecting good microbes and suppressing harmful ones—to adapt to their environments.

This Spongy Material and the Sun’s Power Remove Salt from Seawater

Most of Earth’s water is in the oceans and too salty to drink.

Towering Plume From Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on the Indonesian island of Flores, erupted on July 7, 2025, propelling a column of ash 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the air.

Less Snow Makes Trees Absorb Less Carbon, According to New BU Study

Over a decade of data demonstrate that in a warming climate, less snowpack in New England could disrupt tree growth and carbon uptake.

Revealing the Secret Behind Noctilucent Clouds

The researchers behind the UiT-led rocket project MaxiDusty-2 aim to uncover why noctilucent clouds are forming more frequently than before and whether this could eventually impact Earth's temperature.