The American Bumblebee – a species once more commonly seen buzzing around Southern Ontario – is critically endangered, according to a new study led by York University.
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Ocean Currents Bring Good News for Reef Fish
Researchers have discovered some good news for fish populations living on coral reefs hit by climate change.
Unique Oil Eating Bacteria Found in World’s Deepest Ocean Trench
Together with researchers from the China and Russia, they undertook the most comprehensive analysis of microbial populations in the trench.
Balancing the Ocean Carbon Budget
How exactly does the ocean — the Earth’s largest carbon sink — capture and store carbon?
Green Material for Refrigeration Identified
When put under pressure, plastic crystals of neopentylglycol yield huge cooling effects – enough that they are competitive with conventional coolants.
U-M study: ‘Induced’ Driving Miles Could Overwhelm Potential Energy-Saving Benefits of Self-Driving Cars
The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide, according to a new University of Michigan study.