Malaria surge due to climate change may not be as bad as feared

Scientists have had limited understanding of how temperature affects malaria's spread. New research changes that.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
April 24, 2024 ~7 min

Sinking land is a problem for cities all over the world

Sinking land may affect nearly 270 million urban residents in China. Researchers say the problem is global, too.

Kelly Izlar-Virginia Tech Virginia Tech • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~4 min


Antarctic sea warming contributes to rising sea levels in North Atlantic

Human-induced environmental changes around Antarctica are contributing to sea level rise in the North Atlantic, researchers find.

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~5 min

Climate change will increse value of rooftop solar panels

For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~8 min

Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins

Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.

U. Buffalo • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Team links climate change and Madagascar drought

Scientists have linked human-driven climate change to Madagascar’s megadrought. The finding may help policymakers respond to the crisis.

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
April 10, 2024 ~5 min

Canada lynx likely roamed the US more than once thought

Canada lynx might do just fine in areas of the US, even considering climate change and the lack of lynx in those areas now.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

‘Recipe book’ could make AI less power hungry

New research digs into how to create climate-friendly artificial intelligence systems that work well but require less energy.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~9 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

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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