climate change Archives

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.

Microorganisms increase the level of carbon storage in the soil, making them key players in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Climate change and pesticides spell double trouble for bee behavior, but pesticide risk to bees varies depending on the temperature.

Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.

Rising temperatures in recent years have been linked to observed shifts in bee phenology. These changes may impact pollination.

Climate change is not just in the air—underground climate change expands or contracts the earth, affecting the buildings above.

Mucus produced by brown algae may be the key to protecting the ocean, as a new study uncovers how carbon dioxide gets captured and converted.

Research into human migration shows distinct patterns, including the surprising trend toward areas affected by wildfires.

Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.

The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!