Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems – but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not future risks

As federal funding for infrastructure rolls in, communities run the risk of spending millions of dollars on systems that aren’t built to handle the flood risks ahead.

Lu Liu, Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University • conversation
May 10, 2023 ~9 min

What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate change solution?

Hydrogen is getting a lot of attention as the EPA prepares to propose new emissions rules for power plants. But it has a problem: almost all of it used today is made from fossil fuels.

Hannes van der Watt, Research Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota • conversation
May 9, 2023 ~8 min


What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution?

Hydrogen is getting a lot of attention as the EPA prepares to propose new greenhouse gas emissions rules for existing U.S. power plants.

Hannes van der Watt, Research Assistant Professor, University of North Dakota • conversation
May 9, 2023 ~8 min

How archaeologists can help us live with wild animals

There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.

Jacqui Mulville, Professor in Bioarchaeology, Head of Archaeology and Conservation, Cardiff University • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~6 min

Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules – offering a potential source for new antibiotics

Ancient microbes likely produced natural products their descendants today do not. Tapping into this lost chemical diversity could offer a potential source of new drugs.

Pierre Stallforth, Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry and Paleobiotechnology, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena • conversation
May 4, 2023 ~9 min

In first, astronomers see star engulf planet

Scientists say it's a preview of Earth's fate in 5 billion years.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
May 3, 2023 ~7 min

Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare

Nationally, 57% of the population says they’re not prepared for a flood disaster. Surveys and disasters show that those most at risk are least prepared.

Smitha Rao, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University • conversation
April 27, 2023 ~7 min

Replacing methane with hydrogen to heat homes is a bad idea -- here's why

The government is considering blending hydrogen into the UK gas network.

Ran Boydell, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development, Heriot-Watt University • conversation
April 26, 2023 ~9 min


Global shipping is under pressure to stop its heavy fuel oil use fast – that’s not simple, but changes are coming

Shipping companies have billions invested in fleets that were built to last decades. Now, the US is calling for zero emissions by 2050, and the EU is raising the cost of fossil fuel use.

Don Maier, Associate Professor of Business, University of Tennessee • conversation
April 24, 2023 ~8 min

Animals learn survival tricks from others -- even if they live alone

How the social lives of animals help them survive.

Mike Webster, Lecturer, School of Biology, University of St Andrews • conversation
April 24, 2023 ~7 min

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