Entomologists at UC Riverside have documented that a species of native sweat bee widespread throughout North and South America has a daily routine that makes it a promising pollinator.
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Tropical Forests’ Carbon Sink 'Already Rapidly Weakening'
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study tracking 300,000 trees over 30 years, published today in Nature.
The World Faces an Air Pollution ‘Pandemic’
Air pollution is responsible for shortening people’s lives worldwide on a scale far greater than wars and other forms of violence, parasitic and vector-born diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking, according to a study published in Cardiovascular Research today.
New Model Improves Management of Wetland, Floodplain and River Habitats
Wetlands, floodplains and aquatic habitats are some of Utah’s most important ecosystems.
Sulfonated Chitosan Studied As Potential Biodegradable Corrosion Inhibitor
Hydrate formation has long been a problem for hydrocarbon production in the Arctic.
NASA Tracks Ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther Over Northern Territory
NASA’s Aqua satellite continues to provide forecasters with a visible image ex-tropical cyclone Esther’s remnant clouds and storms, now over the Barkly Region of Australia’s Northern Territory.