New scientific research from Oxford University's Plant Sciences department transforms our understanding of the origins of the sweetpotato - identifying a key piece in the puzzle of the evolutionary history of one of the world’s most important staple crops.
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Green Backyards Help Increase Urban Climate Resilience: Here Is How
Green spaces in cities have a number of positive effects: they’re good for our physical and mental health, they’re good for the environment, and they can even help fight off the effects of climate change.
When to Expect the Coldest Day of the Year
Map uses updated climate normals to provide valuable climatological information.
Dramatic Changes at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai
NASA scientists have been closely watching the evolution of the volcanic island near Tonga since 2015.
Heat Dome and Other Climate Events Have Growing Impact on Mental Health—Study
Last summer’s heat dome caused more than record-breaking temperature increases - the extreme weather event contributed to rising anxiety about climate change, according to a new study.
Eruption Provides Rare Opportunity to Study Volcanic Gas and Ash Injected Into the Stratosphere
Scientists are traveling to La Reunion to intercept the plume from the Tonga volcano eruption.