The Sahara Desert is one of the driest areas in the world.
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Scientists Unlock New Energy Potential in Iron-based Materials
Researchers have created a more energy dense storage material for iron-based batteries.
UCLA, Community Partners Help Altadena Fire Recovery Through Free Soil Testing
In an effort to support the region’s recovery in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, a team of UCLA researchers is joining with community partners to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the blazes.
Conflict, Climate Change and Public Health
The ninth 2025 global report of The Lancet on health and climate change was released on Oct. 29, 2025.
Bringing Michigan’s Bottle Deposit System into the 21st Century
Michigan has long been a leader when it comes to recycling in the United States, thanks in part to its so-called “bottle bill” that established a 10-cent deposit on carbonated drink containers.
Bowhead Whales’ Secret to Long Life May Lie in a Protein
As humans age, we become more vulnerable to cancer and other diseases.
