California’s Urban Forests Have Lowest Tree Cover per Resident
Valued at $181 billion, California’s urban forests cover 90.8 square meters (109 square yards) per city resident, the lowest of…
Category: Environment
Do Humans Influence Jellyfish Populations?
Some years bring massive jellyfish blooms. What causes these blooms of jellyfish and why are they increasing?
Is Climate Change Causing These Moose to Shrink?
A 60-year-long study reveals that climate change is causing moose to shrink and changing the dynamics between the moose and…
Citizen Science Promotes Environmental Engagement
When people get to help scientists with research projects, public scientific literacy and environmental engagement increase.
Sumatran Tigers Clinging to Survival
By Kate Stone @GotScienceOrg For the past year, a research expedition has tracked endangered tigers through the Sumatran jungles and…
The Future of Power: Diversifying renewable energy
The world is increasing its use of renewable energy, but which energy source is best? The key lies in diversifying renewable energy.
Artificial Night-Lights Are Growing, Getting Brighter
By Neha Jain@lifesciexplore As soon as it gets dark, street lights, which have become widespread in the developed world—and are…
How Can Caribbean Corals Cope with Climate Change?
The planet is warming. This is a fact we should all be comfortable with by now. As a result, coral reefs are in decline globally.
Ocean Floor Warming Affects Antarctic Seabed Life
Recent research shows that even a little ocean floor warming can change species composition, affecting entire ecosystems.
Underwater Gardening: Coral Reefs and Aquaculture
Rescue a Reef is a coral restoration project by UM Rosenstiel School scientists. Rescuing coral reefs restores underwater habitats.