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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…
BYLINE: Marshall Terrill, ASU News Ed Curry is passionate about the green, red and yellow chile peppers he grows on his 3,000-acre farm in Pearce, Arizona, about 90 minutes southeast of Tucson. He’s also passionate about saving water. A new technology Arizona State University is analyzing and promoting has combined his love for spice and…
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 — 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…
Newswise — Scientists at McMaster University have demonstrated that natural genetic variations in a common species of mushroom can be used to create new strains capable of making customized, biodegradable replacements for fabric, plastic, packaging and other environmentally harmful materials. While mushrooms are already being used to produce a wide variety of eco-friendly products, manufacturers…
Newswise — Two West Virginia University experts say summer hikers who hit the trails with the right gear, plenty of supplies and awareness of predators will make the most of their time in nature. Bruce Loyd and Michael Shamblin, WVU Extension agriculture and natural resources agents, encourage hikers to be prepared and stay alert, pay…
Newswise — ST. LOUIS, MO., May, 13 2025 – The Danforth Technology Company (DTC) today announced the launch of Spearhead Bio, a startup pioneering a breakthrough platform to enhance the efficiency of crop genome engineering by harnessing the plant’s own natural DNA. Spearhead’s Transposase Assisted Homology Independent Targeted Insertion (TAHITI) technology allows the seamless integration of…
Newswise — On Tuesday, May 20, GCOOS Board Member Dr. Stephan Howden testified in support of the reauthorization of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act. This legislation, enacted in 2009 and reauthorized in 2020 under the first Trump administration, created the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) and developed the nationwide network dedicated to…
Link to study in the journal Ecosystem Services Newswise — Ithaca, NY, May 22, 2025 — In a new study published in the journal Ecosystem Services, researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, and the Wildlife Conservation Society examined how protecting areas valuable for human needs — like clean water, flood control, and carbon…
Newswise — In a new study published in Water & Ecology, two researchers in China outline the evolution, index system, change process and difficulties of international practices in water ecological assessment. Significance and challenges of water ecological assessments Water ecological assessments not only evaluates the status and classification of aquatic ecosystems but also serves as a…
