Excess nutrients lead to dramatic ecosystem changes in Cape Cod's Waquoit Bay; the bay is a harbinger for estuaries worldwide, say researchers

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 with associated travel restrictions, a research group shifted their…

Researcher discovers threshold that triggers drought response in forests

Missouri is home to an array of natural resources, with forests among the state’s most valuable…

Sinking tundra surface unlikely to trigger runaway permafrost thaw

Scientists set out to address one of the biggest uncertainties about how carbon-rich permafrost will respond…

Paying family members for at-home medical care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

A recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of…

Salt could play key role in energy transition

A common ingredient — salt — could have a big role to play in the energy…

Arsenic contaminates private drinking water wells across the western Great Basin

In the arid and drought-stricken western Great Basin, sparse surface water means rural communities often rely…

Hidden from the Romans: 200 tons of silver on the shores of the river Lahn

In their search for silver ore, the Romans established two military camps in the Bad Ems…

Pill for skin disease may also curb excessive drinking

Researchers have identified a pill used to treat a common skin disease as an ‘incredibly promising’…

Researchers discover mysterious source of 'heartbeat-like' radio bursts in a solar fare

A solar radio burst with a signal pattern, akin to that of a heartbeat, has been…

Improving the performance of satellites in low Earth orbit

On-chip distributed radiation sensors and current-sharing techniques can be used to reduce the impact of radiation…