Megadrought has ponderosa pines at the ‘end of their rope’

As temperatures increase and prolonged drought continues, a new study of ponderosa pine forests underscores the importance of summer monsoons.

Rose Brandt-Arizona • futurity
June 9, 2023 ~7 min

Is seaweed farming a fix for global hunger?

To help solve hunger and malnutrition while also slowing climate change, some farmers could grow seaweed, a study suggests.

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
June 9, 2023 ~8 min


Weird weather keeps butterflies aflutter longer

Unseasonably warm and cold days can prolong the active period of moths and butterflies by nearly a month. "The results are not at all what we expected."

Jerald Pinson-U. Florida • futurity
June 6, 2023 ~7 min

To get more baby rhinos, study mom’s poop?

The gut microbiomes of female southern white rhinos who reproduce successfully in captivity differ from those who are not, a study finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 6, 2023 ~6 min

Extreme heat threatens wheat in United States and China

The likelihood of temperatures that could affect wheat crop yields has increased significantly in parts of the US and China, research finds.

Taraneh Pettinato-Tufts • futurity
June 5, 2023 ~7 min

Infected palm trees warn healthy neighbors of lethal disease

Palm trees infected with lethal bronzing disease emit signals to warn their healthy neighbor palms of a potential incoming threat.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
June 2, 2023 ~6 min

5 reasons to value the American alligator

American alligators are one of the largest beneficial predators, but are often misunderstood, say experts.

U. Florida • futurity
May 25, 2023 ~5 min

How moss helps fight climate change

A new study uncovered evidence that mosses have the potential to store a massive amount of carbon in the soil beneath them.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
May 24, 2023 ~6 min


Curbside recycling offsets garbage emission impact

"Eliminating recycling squanders one of the easiest opportunities for communities and citizens to help lessen the impact of climate change…"

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
May 23, 2023 ~5 min

Is lab-made meat worse for climate than the real thing?

A preprint study finds that the impact of lab-based meat on climate change could be 4 to 25 times greater than the average for retail beef.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
May 22, 2023 ~6 min

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