Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an important dimension of the problem: Very hot days are associated with more negative moods, as shown by a large-scale look at social media postings. Overall, the study examines 1.2 billion social media posts from 157Continue Reading
Researchers in Alberta uncovered a fossil fish that rewrites the evolutionary history of otophysans, which today dominate freshwater ecosystems. The new species, Acronichthys maccognoi, shows early adaptations for its unusual hearing system. Evidence suggests otophysans moved from oceans to rivers more than once, leaving scientists puzzled about their ancient globalContinue Reading
Lanthanides are a class of rare earth elements that in many countries are added to fertilizer as micronutrients to stimulate plant growth. But little is known about how they are absorbed by plants or influence photosynthesis, potentially leaving their benefits untapped. Now, researchers from MIT have shed light on howContinue Reading
J.J. Johnson, creator of the television series Jane, reflects on working with Jane Goodall and inspiring young viewers to care for the planet.Continue Reading
The creator of the viral bear bracket competition on this year’s 1,200-pound winner, Chunk, how bears are interacting differently this season and why salmon are the gift that keep on giving. Interview by Aynsley O’Neill, “Living on Earth” From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine,Continue Reading
HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and environmental monitoring., Read MoreContinue Reading
California allocates $20 million a year for energy efficiency upgrades for low-income homeowners, and supporters of the farmworkers program want $10 million added. By Twilight Greenaway Beysi Vazquez tends to thousands of basil, dill, mint and other herbs in a large sprawling nursery business in California’s Coachella Valley, just northContinue Reading
Photos and reflections from the memorial in the Phoenix suburbs. The post The strange loneliness of Charlie Kirk’s funeral appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
It’s been a doozy of a year for marine mammals, who have been dying in record numbers along the California coast. Volunteer rescue crews are traumatized and fatigued, but refuse to give up.Continue Reading
A massive quake struck Calama, Chile, in 2024, surprising scientists with its unusual depth and destructive power. Unlike typical deep quakes, it broke past thermal limits and triggered an intense “thermal runaway” rupture. Researchers say the event challenges long-held theories and highlights the need for improved monitoring and preparedness. TheirContinue Reading
In Wyoming, environmentalists took to the sky this month to warn of impending changes to some of the best sage grouse habitat in the world. By Jake Bolster Wyoming’s Red Desert, a large ecosystem spread through much of the state’s central and southwestern lands, appeared undisturbed on a warm mid-SeptemberContinue Reading
The past three summers have been the worst on record for Florida’s coral reefs. To try to restore them, scientists are breeding corals that can handle heat better, using coral from other countries. (Image credit: Lauren Sommer)Continue Reading
In a letter to federal regulators, the director of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission wrote she has “indefinitely suspended” methane monitoring requirements her agency agreed to in 2024. Experts say the “astonishing and reckless” move leaves residents at risk. By Lee Hedgepeth OAK GROVE, Ala.—Alabama officials charged with protecting residentsContinue Reading