Phytoplankton: Shedding light on the ocean's living carbon pump

Phytoplankton play a crucial role in ocean biology and climate. Understanding the natural processes that influence…

Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession. This should come as no surprise

As the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in April, many Americans were shocked by the extent that black…

Winter warm spells see a two- to three-fold increase in duration and frequency

Warm winter spells have increased in frequency and duration two- to three times over since 1878,…

Novel low-cost environmental monitoring buoy

When University of Maine alum Joshua Girgis graduated from University of Maine’s College of Engineering in…

Comprehensive review: Impact of variable retention forestry and restoration methods

Finnish, Swedish and Russian researchers highlight the ecological effects of forestry in Fennoscandia in five review…

Trial questions benefits of organic nitrates for bone health

A new study found that organic nitrates do not have clinically relevant effects on bone mineral…

Towards antibodies against COVID-19

Researchers have announced the isolation and characterization of a unique antibody that can bind to the…

'Terrible twos' not inevitable: With engaged parenting, happy babies can become happy toddlers

Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific…

Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?

A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost…

Blueprint to protect the mental health of frontline medical workers

Researchers have developed a set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers…