Over the past decade biodiversity researchers have increasingly used DNA sequences extracted from environmental samples such as soil, marine and fresh water, and even air – termed environmental DNA (eDNA) – to identify the organisms present in a huge range of habitats.
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Hurricane Ida Leaves a Trail of Oil
Federal and state agencies and private companies are working to find and contain oil leaks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Researchers Focus On Gene-Editing Technology To Kick-Start Crop Regeneration
Texas A&M AgriLife is collaborating on a new approach to improve vegetable and fruit crops.
A Changed Landscape in Southern Louisiana
Hurricane Ida left behind large new patches of open water that scientists will be watching closely to see if vegetation and healthy marshes return.
A Utilitarian Approach to Global Climate Policy Improves Equity, Environment and Wellbeing
An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ethical theory of utilitarianism would lead to better outcomes for human development, equity, and the climate, according to a new study involving Rutgers researchers.
NASA’s TROPICS Pathfinder Satellite Produces Global First Light Images and Captures Hurricane Ida
On August 8, NASA’s TROPICS Pathfinder satellite captured global first light images as well as a look inside the structure of Hurricane Ida before and after it made landfall.


