Sink and Swim at the Lake: Littoral Zones Are Now Carbon Sinks
Freshwater shorelines absorb more carbon than previously thought, shifting the estimated balance of carbon sources and carbon sinks.
Hydrogel Packaging Can Tell Us If Food Isn’t Fresh
New hydrogel packaging developed that keeps food fresh longer and changes color when food bacteria has reached a spoiled level.
Digital Twins: How Technology Is Paving Future Roads
Digital twins have potential for growth in engineering. Get to know one of the most futuristic technologies of the 21st century.
Five A+ Back-to-School Citizen Science Projects
Fall means back to school—check out these five citizen science projects on a variety of topics to bring the classroom to your living room!
Sea Turtle Conservation Dives Into the “Lost Years”
More data on the activity patterns of newly hatched sea turtles in the water may be crucial for sea turtle conservation efforts.
Cracks in the Cutting Board Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Cutting boards can serve as reservoirs for bacterial transfer when not adequately sanitized, leading to foodborne illnesses.
RoboBee Lands Softly with New Legs
RoboBee engineers continue to innovate and have now developed technology for better legs for the microrobot to land.
Undisclosed Chemicals Found in Most Household Products
A study of personal care and cleaning products found that most contain undisclosed chemicals, or chemicals that are not listed on the label.
Pollination: Meet the Pollinators
Meet the pollinators! These are the birds, bees, and more that handle pollination so that we can enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Following a Solar Eclipse Path
Mid-August brought the first total solar eclipse since 2024. Where could you see it and what did people see?