Biodegradable medical gowns may add to greenhouse gas

The use of disposable plasticized medical gowns—both conventional and biodegradable—has surged since the onset of the…

Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace

Since the term “mansplaining” has entered the cultural zeitgeist as a social media phenomenon and hashtag,…

How research is boosting voter turnout

Election research pioneered by UC San Diego political scientist Zoltan Hajnal is not only having a…

New study confirms light from outside our galaxy brighter than expected

Scientists analyzed new measurements showing that the light emitted by stars outside our galaxy is two…

Aboriginal people built in the Darling River for centuries—now there are plans to demolish these important structures

Apart from managing the land, Indigenous people have also managed waterways, including the Murray River and…

Hubble captures majestic barred spiral galaxy NGC 6956

Against an inky black backdrop, the blue swirls of spiral galaxy NGC 6956 stand out radiantly.…

Long-term Western precipitation trends are stable, says atmospheric scientist

Although the West has experienced major ups and downs in its precipitation patterns from year to…

Growing fears of 'dead pool' on Colorado River as drought threatens Hoover Dam water

The Colorado River’s largest reservoirs stand nearly three-quarters empty, and federal officials now say there is…

Possible new ways to continue growing coffee in a changing climate

A team of authors from Uganda and the U.K. with backgrounds in botany, agriculture and the…

Light from outside our galaxy brighter than expected

Scientists analyzed new measurements showing that the light emitted by stars outside our galaxy is two…