Ants may not be able to adapt when temps rise

Ants may not be able to adjust their behavior in response to rising temperatures. That's a problem because if ants get too hot, they die.

Michelle Jewel-NC State • futurity
Jan. 17, 2023 ~5 min

Extinct species recovery on Madagascar would take 3 million years

It would take three million years to recover the number of species on Madagascar that have gone extinct because of human activity.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 ~6 min


Electric vehicles would benefit 90% of US households

Getting an EV would have financial and environmental benefits for most, but not all, US households that own a vehicle.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 ~8 min

EU needs major investment to hit emissions target

If Europe fails to immediately invest 302 billion euros in infrastructure, it will not reach its 2050 target of net-zero emissions.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Machine learning maps risk to sharks from fishing lines

Getting tangled in lines meant for other fish can endanger sharks. Machine learning is helping map where they face the most risk.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 ~9 min

Major cuts in CO2 emissions are still possible

"We were astonished by how large the potential reduction in greenhouse gases could be by 2050, and even by 2030."

McGill University • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~4 min

Unexpected reactions happen when light and nanoplastics meet

"As more plastic debris accumulates in the natural environment, there are increasing concerns about its adverse effects."

Beth Miller-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 10, 2023 ~6 min

New solar tech is nearly 10X more efficient at splitting water

A new catalyst is way more efficient than others at splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen, which could cut carbon emissions.

U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~6 min


Coral bleaching makes it hard for fish to spot foes

Coral bleaching can make it harder for fish to recognize their competitors and avoid fights. That can use up a lot of precious energy.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~5 min

Animals that carry seeds help regenerate forests

Animals play a key role in reforestation by carrying a variety of seeds into previously deforested areas, say researchers.

Fran Silverman-Yale • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~5 min

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