Our cities need more trees, but some commonly planted ones won't survive climate change

We need trees in our lives. This past summer, Adelaide experienced the hottest temperature ever recorded…

Melting ice may change shape of Arctic river deltas

Thawing ice cover and easily erodible permafrost may destabilize Arctic river deltas, according to new research. …

Heatwave: The human body is already close to thermal limits elsewhere

I am a scientist who researches climate hazards. This week I have published research on the…

Finding a gene that regulates sleep

What keeps us awake—and helps us fall asleep? The answer is complex, but involves what are…

Listening to the whispers of individual cells

For the cells in our bodies to function as a unit, they must communicate with one…

Engineers find new way to create single-chain protein nanostructures

The ancient art of paper folding known as origami is used to make intricate birds or…

The influence of microbes on soil respiration

Millions of microbes living in the soil could influence how soils respond to temperature changes. They…

Scientists discover approach to activate inert gases

Inert gases like argon typically do not form chemical bonds except under extreme conditions, such as…

SpaceX dragon en route to space station with NASA science, cargo

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is on its way to deliver the second commercial crew docking…

Understanding nematodes to address climate change

Fun fact: The microscopic worms BYU professor Byron Adams studies are not only the most abundant…