As climate change reshapes Arctic food webs, ringed seals will swim into risky polar bear territory if the menu is varied enough.
Seals Risk Death by Polar Bear for a Varied Meal, UBC Study Finds
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UBC Study Links Artificial Turf Fields to Lethal Chemical Threat for Salmon
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found that artificial turf fields across Metro Vancouver leach 6PPD-quinone, a chemical known to kill coho salmon, into municipal stormwater systems—and the contamination persists long after the fields are installed.
Ocean Bacteria Team up to Break Down Biodegradable Plastic
MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic.
How Climate Change Is Fueling Disease Outbreaks
New Stanford-led research traces a direct line from extreme weather to a massive dengue outbreak in Peru. The findings serve as a warning – and the seed of a possible solution.
From Idaho to MIT, on a Quest to Cut Methane Emissions
PhD student Audrey Parker studies methane mitigation strategies in dairy farms and coal mines, to reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
Does Ocean Saltiness Influence El Niño?
Researchers from the Nicholas School of the Environment found that variability in ocean salt content affects El Niño intensity.
