How burrowing ‘ecosystem engineers’ shape healthy oceans

A new study shows how burrowing worms, clams, and shrimps are an essential part of keeping the world's oceans healthy.

Shana Hutchins-Texas A&M • futurity
May 29, 2024 ~6 min

Tiniest ocean microplastics may have evaded detection

The tiniest, most abundant microplastics in ocean waters from the Caribbean to the Arctic aren't being detected by standard surveys.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
May 23, 2024 ~7 min


Copper mining could be a bottleneck in switch to green energy

Renewable energy’s copper needs are beyond what copper mines can produce at the current rate, researchers report.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~6 min

Otters use tools to protect teeth when prey is extra crunchy

Using tools like shells, rocks, and even trash allows sea otters to break apart larger prey without damaging their teeth, a new study shows.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~5 min

Virtual reality stories can spur environmental action

Virtual reality storytelling could help drive people to take action on environmental threats, according to new research.

Molly Blanchett-U. Oregon • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~7 min

Parasitic worm in moose brains adds to species decline

Parasitic worms infesting the brains of moose are likely playing a role in the animal's decline in some parts of North America.

Devin Rokyta-Washington State • futurity
May 15, 2024 ~6 min

There’s surprising common ground on climate change action

Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs but are relatively united in taking action, according to a new study.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
May 9, 2024 ~7 min

Catalyst turns CO2 into renewable fuel

Researchers have created a catalyst material that converts carbon dioxide into renewable fuels such as methanol.

Juan Ochoa-U. Michigan • futurity
May 7, 2024 ~4 min


Get ready for a very active hurricane season in 2024

This year's hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, is going to be even worse than last year's, forecasters warn.

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
May 7, 2024 ~6 min

Chemists, pharmacists could help save species from extinction

As a staggering number of animal and plant species face extinction, a study shows chemists and pharmacists belong on the front line of conservation efforts.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
May 3, 2024 ~9 min

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