As climate change and pollution imperil coral reefs, scientists are deep-freezing corals to repopulate future oceans

Just as the world’s zoos breed critically endangered animals in captivity to repopulate the wild, scientists are building a global effort to freeze corals for reef restoration.

Mary Hagedorn, Research Scientist, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
March 28, 2024 ~11 min

Easter eggs are more expensive this year and climate change may be a culprit

And despite soaring cocoa prices, farmers aren’t seeing the benefit.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
March 27, 2024 ~8 min


How will climate change affect mosquito disease transmission?

New research examines an often overlooked aspect in models of how climate change will affect the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
March 27, 2024 ~6 min

Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products

A catalyst tethered by DNA boosts the efficiency of the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to CO, a building block for many chemical compounds.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
March 27, 2024 ~6 min

The ‘worm moon’ once marked the spring return of earthworms – until global warming kicked in

The last full moon of winter can illuminate earthworms in newly-thawed soil.

Kevin Richard Butt, Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

What is a ‘worm moon’ and does it still mark the start of spring?

The last full moon of winter can illuminate earthworms in newly-thawed soil.

Kevin Richard Butt, Reader in Ecology, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

MIT-derived algorithm helps forecast the frequency of extreme weather

The new approach “nudges” existing climate simulations closer to future reality.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 26, 2024 ~8 min

Video games like Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley can inspire players to look after nature

In Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, restoring harmony with nature against exploitative forces is key to the game’s narrative.

Lucas Friche, PhD Candidate, Communication Studies, Université de Lorraine • conversation
March 26, 2024 ~6 min


Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage

The sustainable and cost-saving structure could dissipate more than 95 percent of incoming wave energy using a small fraction of the material normally needed.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
March 26, 2024 ~9 min

Building with straw and hemp could seriously cut emissions

Researchers reveal the most effective building renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including some classic materials.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2024 ~8 min

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