Experimental study of how 'metallic glass' forms challenges paradigm in glass research

Unless you happen to be a materials scientist, which most of us after all are not,…

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…

Why self-determination is vital for Indigenous communities to beat coronavirus

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know very well the challenges of dealing with infectious diseases…

US workers often lack sick leave and healthcare—benefits taken for granted in most other countries

The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the degree to which we depend on the work of others.…

The coronavirus is costing us more than just our health and economy

Civil liberties are among the oldest, most recognized human rights. Their contemporary expression as legal claims…

From war elephants to cheap electronics: Modern globalization has its roots in ancient trade networks

Many think of globalization as a modern and corporate phenomenon, and it has been readily linked…