Science

May 5, 2020

Global insect population decreasing on land, increasing in freshwater

Researchers have found the number of land-dwelling insects is on the decline while the number of insects living in freshwater has increased.
May 5, 2020

Gas appliances found to increase air pollution, negatively affect human health

A new study has found that gas appliances found in homes cause unhealthy air and negative health effects in humans.
May 5, 2020

European scientists discover highest level of microplastics ever found on seafloor

An international group of researchers found the highest levels of microplastics ever recorded on the seafloor.
April 22, 2020

Survey Finds Hoosiers Underestimated Risk of Major Disease Outbreak

A new Indiana University survey found that only 18% of Hoosiers believed they would be impacted by a major disease outbreak in the next decade, which COVID-19 proved wrong.
April 22, 2020

IUSB researcher creates glyphosate-detecting biosensor

An IUSB researcher and his students developed a biosensor that can detect the presence of a chemical linked to certain types of cancer.
April 14, 2020

Notre Dame study looks at the lasting effects of the first Earth Day

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame found that the first Earth Day celebration in 1970 had lasting, measureable effects on the people who celebrated it.
April 10, 2020

Climate change found to affect migration of American robins

Researchers found that American robins have adjusted their migration patterns to keep pace with the earlier spring arrivals caused by climate change.
March 23, 2020

Keep Your Kids Educated and Entertained At Home

Fun activities that nourish budding curiosities while practicing social distancing.
March 12, 2020

Study: Wider lanes don’t reduce congestion

A new study has found that expanding the number of lanes on a roadway does not necessarily reduce traffic congestion.
March 12, 2020

Laser printer toner nanoparticles linked to genetic changes, increased disease risk

A new study found that laser printer toner could cause changes in the human body that would make catching diseases much more likely.
March 10, 2020

Scientists may have explained why sea turtles are attracted to sea plastic

Researchers in Florida say they may have found out why sea turtles keep seeking out plastic trash.
March 4, 2020

Cleaning products at child care centers could expose kids to toxic PFAS

Indiana University researchers found that high levels of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals are making their way into child care centers through cleaning products.
February 27, 2020

State-wide invasive species conference set for March 26

A state-wide conference for people and groups working to stop the spread of invasive species in Indiana will be held in Noblesville on March 26.
February 25, 2020

Learning from the monkeyface prickleback

Scientists are turning to an oddly-named vegetarian fish species for a climate-friendly protein source.
February 13, 2020

Melting Arctic ice is changing ocean currents

NASA scientists have found that rapid sea ice melt from the Arctic is affecting the flow of a major ocean current.
February 10, 2020

Light pollution leading to firefly mating failures

Fireflies are having difficulties reproducing because their flashing mating signals are getting lost in light pollution.
January 29, 2020

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Researchers found that living near a major road or highway is associated with a higher risk of neurological disorders.
January 23, 2020

A greenhouse gas 12,000 times more potent than CO2 is on the rise

Since 2014, a greenhouse gas 12,000 times more potent than carbon dioxide has been on the rise
January 14, 2020

Smoke from Australia’s bushfires having worldwide environmental impact

Researchers have discovered indicators of Australian brushfire smoke in nearly every ocean basin across the globe.
December 19, 2019

Gulf Coast tick spotted in Indiana

Researchers at Indiana University have located an adult female Gulf Coast tick in Indiana. These ticks sometimes carry diseases like Tidewater fever and are most commonly found near the Gulf of Mexico.
December 12, 2019

Scientists create largest-ever botanical biodiversity data set

Over the last 10 years, 35 researchers have compiled 20 million observational records on the Earth’s land plants in order to create the largest-ever botanical biodiversity data set.
December 10, 2019

Christmas sweaters contribute to plastic pollution

The materials that make up Christmas sweaters could contribute to plastic pollution in the oceans.
December 5, 2019

Software allows humans to see images as animals would

Scientists have created a free software that allows humans to see how the world looks for various animal and insect species.
December 5, 2019

Hair dye and chemical straighteners found to increase risk of breast cancer

Recent research has discovered that women who use permanent hair dyes or chemical hair straighteners are at greater risk for breast cancer.
December 2, 2019

Report: Indiana has Sixth-Highest Rate of Lung Cancer Among U.S. States

American Lung Association report finds tobacco use, radon exposure and air pollution are driving up lung cancer rates.
November 22, 2019

IU developing lab to help first responders through technology, data science

Indiana University is developing a lab to help first responders like firefighters and police officers prepare for floods, wildfires and other disasters.
November 18, 2019

Buying local: Firewood management reduces spread of invasive pests

November 12, 2019

NASA satellite shows 77,768 acres of damage from California’s Kincade Fire

NASA satellite images from Nov. 3 show that California’s Kincade Fire has damaged 77,768 acres of land and destroyed 374 structures.
November 12, 2019

Insects with certain genes may be able to better survive climate change

Researchers have discovered genes that allow some insects to adjust their biological clocks to survive shorter or longer winters, improving their chances of adapting to climate change.
October 31, 2019

Rising sea levels could threaten homes of up to 300 million people

A recent study published in Nature Communications has determined that the homes of up to 300 million people will be threatened by rising sea levels – more than three times the previous estimate.
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