Canada lynx likely roamed the US more than once thought

Canada lynx might do just fine in areas of the US, even considering climate change and the lack of lynx in those areas now.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

France-sized ice shelf moves suddenly once or twice daily

"We found that the whole shelf suddenly moves about 6 to 8 centimeters (or 3 inches) once or twice a day..."

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 2, 2024 ~6 min


How animal behavior changed during COVID

During COVID-19 lockdowns, animal behavior changed in different ways depending on where the animals lived and what they ate.

NC State • futurity
March 29, 2024 ~6 min

Why Australia has koalas and Spain has squirrels

Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.

Emilie Lorditch-Michigan State • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~7 min

Building with straw and hemp could seriously cut emissions

Researchers reveal the most effective building renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including some classic materials.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2024 ~8 min

Organic farms can boost (or lower) pesticides on nearby fields

Organic farms can have mixed effects on pesticide use. A new study finds that clustering organic fields could offer the most benefit.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 22, 2024 ~7 min

Scandinavia was ‘born’ in Greenland about 3.75 billion years ago

"Our study provides us with another important clue in the mystery of how continents formed and spread across Earth..."

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~7 min

Heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature

The heat index—essentially how hot it feels—has increased much faster in Texas than has the measured temperature: about three times faster.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~10 min


Trees near highways cut air pollution from traffic

Trees and bushes near highways significantly reduce air pollution caused by cars, which has been linked to a host of illnesses.

Sam Fahmy-Georgia State • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~4 min

Wind turbines don’t really affect US property values

"The impact of wind turbines on house prices is much smaller than generally feared," says Maximilian Auffhammer.

UC Berkeley • futurity
March 20, 2024 ~6 min

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