NASA observes tropical storm Fung-Wong organize

As Tropical Depression 28W continued organizing and developing into Tropical Storm Fung-Wong in the Philippine Sea,…

A third of Africa's tropical flora threatened with extinction: study

A third of the species of tropical plants in Africa are potentially threatened with extinction, according…

Dead-zone report card reflects improving water quality in Chesapeake Bay

An annual model-based report on “dead-zone” conditions in the Chesapeake Bay during 2019 indicates the total…

Melanin-producing Streptomyces are more likely to colonize plants

Plant growth-promoting Streptomyces assemble into the internal, root endophytic compartments of a wide variety of plants…

NASA estimates tropical storm Sebastien's rainfall rates

NASA found moderate rainfall occurring over a large area in Tropical Storm Sebastien, as it moves…

Would people be willing to give their personal data for research?

New research led by the University of Bristol has found that over half of people would…

Best of the best: Who makes the most accurate decisions in expert groups?

Experts don’t always agree with one another when making predictions or diagnoses. So how can we…

New fossils shed light on how snakes got their bite and lost their legs

New fossils of an ancient legged snake, called Najash, shed light on the origin of the…

Underwater robotic gliders provide key tool to measure ocean sound levels

At a time when ocean noise is receiving increased global attention, researchers at Oregon State University…

When grown right, palm oil can be sustainable

Turning an abandoned pasture into a palm tree plantation can be carbon neutral, according to a…