‘Zombie forests’ are stuck in regions that are too warm

Some conifer forests in California are stranded in habitats that are too warm for them. New research digs into how to save "zombie forests."

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
March 8, 2023 ~6 min

Voracious sunflower sea stars could save kelp forests

Sunflower sea stars have huge appetites—munching through almost five purple sea urchins a week. That's good news for kelp forest restoration.

U. Oregon • futurity
March 8, 2023 ~8 min


Oceans’ ability to soak up emissions has a tipping point

In a worst-case scenario, oceans will hit a tipping point in their ability to soak up emissions by 2100, researchers report.

Anton Caputo-UT Austin • futurity
March 8, 2023 ~5 min

Tiny chalk disks in ocean are ‘catalysts for death’

The circular, chalky plates of marine algae E. huxleyi can act as catalysts for viral infection and are key to Earth's carbon cycle.

Kitta MacPherson - Rutgers • futurity
March 7, 2023 ~6 min

Trees, green space may lower postpartum depression risk

Exposure to green space is linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression, researchers say. Tree coverage and exercise intensify the effect.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~4 min

Two diets have highest emissions, lowest quality

Researchers compared six popular diets. Keto and paleo diets were the least sustainable and had the lowest diet quality scores.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~6 min

Plankton may flee warming ocean in tropics

Rapid ocean warming could cause a mass exodus of plankton from the tropics, negatively affecting ecosystems and coastal communities that depend on them.

Constantino Panagopulos-UT Austin • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~5 min

Nutrient loading could spell trouble on Atlantic coast

New research predicts nutrient loading, which puts certain areas of the US at heightened risk of harmful algal blooms.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 1, 2023 ~8 min


Lost insect reappears at Arkansas Walmart

Michael Skvarla was grabbing some milk at Walmart when he spotted a huge insect on the side of the building. It was quite a discovery.

Adrienne Berard-Penn State • futurity
March 1, 2023 ~9 min

Pregnant rats pass nanoplastic bits to unborn pups

Pregnant rats who eat nanoscale plastic bits pass them to their unborn offspring, research finds. Is the same true for humans?

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 28, 2023 ~5 min

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