News Feature Channel: Environmental Science

The Urban Future Prize Competition Awards Top Prizes to Faura and Helix Earth Technologies and Highlights Climate Adaptation Solutions with the Inaugural Future Resilience Prize

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:30:07 EST

NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Urban Future Lab named the winners of its 2024 Future Resilience and Future Solutions prizes, at its 8th annual Urban Future Summit on October 24, 2024 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City. Through the generous support of The New York Community Trust, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), the Urban Future Lab continues to catalyze groundbreaking solutions for the climate crisis and this year, they've expanded their focus to include adaptation as a critical piece of the puzzle.

Expert Offers Insights on Hurricane Helene's Lingering Impacts on Appalachia

Virginia Tech — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:50:09 EST

Emily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene's lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery.

Tire-Wear Particles Pose Health Risks to Aquatic Organisms

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:40:01 EST

A recent study highlights the hepatotoxicity of tire-wear particle (TWP) leachates in aquatic environments, impacting gut-liver axis and inducing oxidative damage. The findings suggest potential health risks for aquatic organisms.

Study: Invasive Silver Carp Reduce Movement in Chicago-Area Water

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 EST

Invasive silver carp have been spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin since their introduction a half-century ago. Yet, try as they might, the fish have not advanced beyond a particular stretch of the Illinois River north of Kankakee.

The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 8, Episode 3: Solving Mysteries with Tree Rings

University of Idaho — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:50:10 EST

Question: Have you ever counted the rings of a tree?

Watershed Moment: Engineers Invent High-Yield Atmospheric Water Capture Device for Arid Regions

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:30:21 EST

As a megadrought stresses the water supply throughout the Southwest, revolutionary research out of UNLV is answering this problem with a groundbreaking technology that pulls large amounts of water from the air in low humidity.

By Turning Our Waste Into Wealth, Argonne Researchers Are Recirculating Earth's Precious Resources and Keeping Pollutants Out of the Environment

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:00:45 EST

Researchers at Argonne are working toward a circular economy by developing technologies to turn waste into valuable commodities.

Rocky Planets Orbiting Small Stars Could Have Stable Atmospheres Needed to Support Life

University of Washington — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:15:55 EST

A new study finds that rocky planets orbiting small stars do have the potential for stable, life-supporting atmospheres. The finding supports continued study of the TRAPPIST-1 system and other top candidates in the search for life outside our solar system.

Spooky Season Bat Expert Available for Comment

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:50:58 EST

GW Law Fall 2024 Shapiro Lecture

George Washington University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST

GW Law's Annual J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Distinguished Lecture on Global Climate Change and Energy Law ...

What Happens in the Arctic Doesn't Stay in the Arctic

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:35:33 EST

The Arctic is warming faster than any other area of the planet. How environmental change affects the landscape, weather patterns and infrastructure for communities -- not just here but across the world -- is of keen interest to scientists studying climate change.

UTRGV Part of a Groundbreaking Research Project That Repurposes Glass Waste, Potentially Fortify Coastlines, and Revolutionize Ag Practices

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:30:48 EST

At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, researchers are turning everyday glass waste into a possible innovative solution for coastal erosion and to be used in sustainable agriculture.

Ocean Pavilion Partners Release COP29 Baku Ocean Declaration in Advance of UN Climate Conference

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:24 EST

Declaration calls for renewed focus on global ocean observations to support goals of the climate, biodiversity, and desertification efforts worldwide

Green Leaf Volatiles: A Natural Ally in Plant Stress Resistance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:55:59 EST

Scientists have identified a natural compound, (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate (HB), that can induce stomatal closure in plants, a defense mechanism to conserve water and protect against pathogens. This discovery could lead to more sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience to environmental stresses without the need for synthetic pesticides.

Saving the Bats: Researchers Find Bacteria, Fungi on Bat Wings That Could Help Fight Deadly White-Nose Syndrome

McMaster University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:39 EST

Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting the skin of wings and muzzle, which has nearly wiped out vulnerable bat populations across North America.

Soils from Six Continents Add Up to Largest Database of Viruses Beneath Our Feet

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:19 EST

Scientists have plumbed the depths of nearly 3,000 soil samples from around the globe to put together the heftiest atlas of soil viruses ever created. But what are all those viruses doing in the soil? More than 97 percent are considered "viral dark matter" that have no known function.

Molecular Insights: The Dynamic Dance of Nanoplastics and Natural Organic Matter

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:55:46 EST

A new study offers new insights into how nanoplastics interact with natural organic matter, crucial for understanding their role in pollution and the carbon cycle. The research reveals that nanoplastics initially form aggregates through hydrophobic forces, followed by binding via van der Waals interactions.

A Simpler, More Efficient Device for Harvesting Water From the Air

Ohio State University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:35:31 EST

A new type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the air, a new study suggests.

New Parasite Discovered Amid Decline of California's Unique Channel Island Fox

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:30:27 EST

In the 1990s, the San Miguel Island fox nearly went extinct, with numbers dropping to just 15. A recovery program increased their population by 2010, but from 2014 to 2018, it fell to 30% of its peak due to a new acanthocephalan parasite, exacerbated by a prolonged drought. A collaborative research effort employed morphological and molecular methods, alongside necropsy records, to identify the parasite and assess its health impacts on the foxes.

Microbes, Not Fossil Fuels, Drove Methane Growth Between 2020 and 2022

University of Colorado Boulder — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:20:32 EST

Microorganisms growing in landfills, on agricultural land and in wetlands are contributing to skyrocketing levels of atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to new CU Boulder research.