Environmental News Network

Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean

For the first time and with help from artificial intelligence, researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of global floating algae and found that blooms are expanding across the ocean.

Is It Possible to Cut CO2 Emissions from European Agriculture by 40 Per Cent?

Research shows that allowing natural vegetation to grow back in mountainous areas and on steep slopes and moving production to more fertile areas will both reduce climate emissions and increase biodiversity.

Tiny Marine Animal Reveals Bacterial Origin of Animal Defense Mechanisms

Marine animals, such as the extremely simple flatworm Trichoplax, are ideal model organisms for studying the early evolutionary origins of animal life processes.

Betting on Floating Ports

Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly.

NASA Selects UW-Led STRIVE and EDGE Teams for Satellite Missions

NASA announced last week that both the University of Washington STRIVE team and the UW-affiliated EDGE team were selected to lead satellite missions to better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters.