How plants shape Earth’s climate

Plants aren't just passive participants in Earth's climate cycle—they can play an important role in shaping it, researchers report.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 30, 2024 ~7 min

How do Americans feel about big solar farms?

Among people living within 3 miles of a large-scale solar farm, positive attitudes outnumber negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.

Jack Harrison - Michigan State • futurity
April 24, 2024 ~5 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

New mapping could help protect one of the most endangered whales

A new study of North Atlantic right whales worldwide could help avoid harmful, even fatal, exposure to commercial fishing and vessel strikes.

Duke University • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Seafood waste isn’t as bad as previously thought

New research shows that previous estimates of seafood loss and waste in the United States were too high.

U. Florida • futurity
April 10, 2024 ~5 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


Fish schools are quieter than one fish alone

A school of fish moving together in just the right way is stunningly stealthy. A new study shows that seven fish sound like just one.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~5 min

One-crop farming can be bad for bee health

Fields of a single crop can harm bee health, but planting other types of vegetation nearby can protect pollinators from infectious diseases.

U. Oregon • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~8 min

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