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Newswise — In a world-first discovery, researchers have shown that Australia’s iconic Bogong moth uses constellations of stars and the Milky Way to navigate hundreds of kilometres across the country during its annual migration – making it the first known invertebrate to rely on a stellar compass for long-distance travel. The landmark study, published today…
Newswise — The increasing risks of climate change have introduced numerous latent perils to China’s food security and agricultural production, highlighting between the realities of climate change and the requirement for stable and high agricultural yields. In a study published in the KeAi journal China Economic Quarterly International, researchers Liu Dong, Feng Xiaolong, and Si…
Newswise — In traditional agriculture, crop disease control often relies on the extensive spraying of chemical pesticides. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach not only wastes resources but also risks environmental pollution and threats to human health. With global climate change and increasing pathogen resistance, reducing pesticide dependence through smarter, more precise methods while ensuring crop yields…
Newswise — Climate change is putting the global food system at risk, even as farmers try to adapt, according to a study conducted by a Rutgers-New Brunswick professor and other researchers in a national collaboration. Publishing their findings in Nature, the researchers found that every 1-degree Celsius increase in global mean surface temperature (about 1.8…
New MPAs in northeast and southeast Pemba cover over 1,300 km² of critical marine ecosystems The areas protect coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, and threatened shark and ray species WCS congratulates Tanzania’s leadership and supports community-driven conservation efforts View high-res image here Newswise — Nice, France, June 10, 2025 – At the Third United Nations…
Newswise — Environmental pressures are mounting globally. Air and water pollution claim millions of lives annually, biodiversity loss is accelerating, and climate tipping points loom ever closer. Yet one of the greatest challenges in tackling these crises is the lack of real-time, high-quality data to guide responsive policymaking. Traditional monitoring systems are often fragmented, slow,…
Newswise — A new review article published in Engineering offers a comprehensive look at vacuum glazing, a technology that shows great potential in enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. As buildings account for around 40% of society’s total energy consumption, improving the thermal performance of glazing is crucial for achieving low-carbon building goals. Vacuum glazing has gained attention…
Newswise — Summary: Ecologist Katharine Suding shares insights on the increasing risks of grassland fire across the country. This May, Denver saw more than 4 inches a rain, doubling the city’s historic average and outpacing famously rainy places like Seattle. While the additional moisture has painted the Front Range a lush green, to grassland ecologist…
BYLINE: Karen Dooley Newswise — With flood risks increasing from extreme weather events like hurricanes and even routine plumbing issues, a team from the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning is helping Florida homeowners make smarter choices about building materials and interior finishes that better protect their homes and potentially save on…
Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Melisa Diaz, an assistant professor in earth sciences and the principal investigator of the Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab at The Ohio State University, has been named a 2025–2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar. She is the first Ohio State scholar and one of only 12 researchers selected this year for…
