How will climate change affect America’s rivers?

New research could help forecast the impact of climate warming and population growth on the alkalinity and salt levels in rivers nationwide.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
March 25, 2025 ~6 min

Sharks are under serious threat, but these bans may help

New research highlights the importance of monitoring shark populations and combining different strategies for managing their numbers.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 18, 2025 ~7 min


Air dry your clothes to save money and cut emissions

"We tend to focus on technological improvements, but a lot of the time, behavioral changes can have larger impacts."

Matt Davenport-Michigan State • futurity
March 17, 2025 ~6 min

Team cracks avocado farming origins

New research sheds light on the history of avocado domestication, highlighting a prominent tree crop of major economic importance.

Shelly Leachman-UCSB • futurity
March 17, 2025 ~6 min

Rising temps could lead to rapid population declines

New research reveals that rising temperatures exacerbate competition within populations, ultimately leading to population crashes.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
March 6, 2025 ~6 min

North American forests are actually burning less, not more

Tree-ring data reveals a decline in fire activity in many forests. That can contribute to more severe wildfires in the future.

U. Arizona • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~6 min

High-tech fertilizers come with a hidden downside

New research focuses on the microplastic pollution that polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers generate.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 27, 2025 ~4 min

Plastic packaging may have less climate impact than alternatives

New research digs into the potential environmental impacts of replacing packaging like bags, films, and containers with alternatives.

Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~6 min


How gold reserves could help pay for climate disaster recovery

A new study finds that selling just 4% of the IMF's gold reserves could provide debt relief for 86 low-income and climate-vulnerable nations.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2025 ~9 min

Sustainable wall coverings cut humidity indoors

Researchers have developed a new building component that can be used to dehumidify busy rooms.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 13, 2025 ~7 min

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