Caribbean coral reef decline began in 1950s and 1960s from local human activities

Not long ago, the azure waters of the Caribbean contained healthy and pristine coral reef environments…

Human-caused warming will cause more slow-moving hurricanes, warn climatologists

Hurricanes moving slowly over an area can cause more damage than faster-moving storms, because the longer…

Scientists invent nanoparticle that could improve treatment for bone defects

A team of biomaterials scientists and dentists at the UCLA School of Dentistry has developed a…

Tectonic plates started shifting earlier than previously thought

An enduring question in geology is when Earth’s tectonic plates began pushing and pulling in a…

Disappearing Alaskan sea ice is significant for Arctic marine ecosystem

A new study shows that plant materials originating in Arctic sea ice are significantly incorporated into…

More protections needed to safeguard biodiversity in the Southern Ocean

Current marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean need to be at least doubled to adequately…

Sweet potato microbiome research important first step towards improving yield

Grown around the world, sweet potatoes are an important source of nutrition particularly in sub-Saharan African…

Study finds bike lanes provide positive economic impact

Despite longstanding popular belief, bicycle lanes can actually improve business. At worst, the negative impact on…

New design could make fiber communications more energy efficient

Researchers say a new discovery on a U.S. Army project for optoelectronic devices could help make…

Social marketing is shown to help small fishing communities adopt sustainable fishing practices

If you live in a small community where fishing is your primary source of income and…