Science

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.
October 31, 2019

Chasing Echoes: Are Humans Scaring Bats to Death?

October 24, 2019

Climate change will impact spread of Ebola

As global temperatures warm, Ebola outbreaks could become more common and spread to new parts of the world.
October 22, 2019

Banded bald eagle gives DNR insight into population recovery in Indiana

The recent discovery of a banded bald eagle near Vincennes has given the Indiana Department of Natural Resources insight into the success of bald eagle reintroduction efforts.
October 8, 2019

Purdue University researchers find link between herbicides and breast cancer

Indiana researchers have discovered a link between herbicide ingredient glyphosate and breast cancer.
October 3, 2019

Study shows that fetuses are affected by air pollution

A new study has shown that air pollution particles can penetrate the placenta and expose unborn babies to toxic chemicals.
October 3, 2019

Indiana University Researchers Monitor Airborne Pollution in Great Lakes

Researchers awarded $6 million EPA grant to continue long-term toxic chemical monitoring program
October 1, 2019

Plastic teabags found to contaminate tea with microplastics

A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology has found that plastic teabags contaminate tea with microplastic particles.
October 1, 2019

Indiana University awarded nearly $6 million for air pollution research

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $6 million to Indiana University to continue research on toxic air pollutants in the Great Lakes region.
September 10, 2019

310 miles of coral reef have been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

A team of scientists from the National Institute of Technology at Mexico’s University of Veracruz have discovered 310 miles of coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico.
August 22, 2019

NASA helps stop wildfires using satellite technology

Using satellite imagery, NASA helps firefighters tackle wildfires by directing them to the most critical sites first.
August 7, 2019

Indiana Initiative Laying the Groundwork to Eliminate Food Waste

August 6, 2019

Natural disasters releasing toxic contaminants

Recent extreme weather and fires are dislodging chemicals and toxins from soil, homes, industrial waste sites and other sources, putting people at a greater health risk.
August 6, 2019

Meet Candida auris, the drug-resistant fungus made dangerous by climate change

Researchers warn that the fungus Candida auris may begin to pose a serious global public health threat as climate change makes it adjust to warmer temperatures.
August 1, 2019

Ocean snail added to endangered species list amid deep-sea mining

The scaly-foot snail has been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of endangered species because of threats from deep-sea mining.
July 16, 2019

World’s largest seaweed belt stretches from Africa to Mexico, endangers Caribbean species

A belt of seaweed originating along the west coast of Africa that has been recurring for the past several summers recently extended 5,500 miles into the Gulf of Mexico.
July 16, 2019

Summer Science Institute Helps Indiana Educators Teach About Climate Change

Indiana students and allies joined global climate change action marches
July 2, 2019

Microbes that support all life are being affected by climate change

More than 30 microbiologists signed a statement last week warning about risks to microbes.
June 5, 2019

Oak-killing Pathogen Found in Indiana Nurseries

June 4, 2019

Scientists to start a forest fire to better understand wildfires

A research team is planning to light a fire in a Utah forest at the end of June to clear out dead conifer trees and allow quaking aspen to regain a place in a national forest.
May 23, 2019

Impeded River Flow Damages Ecosystems, Reduces Resources

Researchers have found that half the world’s rivers are obstructed in some way, thanks to human infrastructure.
May 23, 2019

Hunting Overlooked in Climate Mitigation Efforts, Impacts Carbon Storage

Researchers have found hunting animals has a negative impact on a forest’s carbon storage, a factor that is often overlooked in climate change mitigation efforts.
May 23, 2019

Educating Kids on Climate Change May Influence Parents’ Climate Concerns

Educating children about climate change could influence the climate concerns of their parents.
May 15, 2019

Fungal Disease, Lethal to Ash Trees, Will Cost British Government £15 Billion

Ash dieback, an invasive fungal disease, is expected to kill 95% to 99% of the UK’s native ash trees if local governments do not intervene.
May 10, 2019

Fast Food Companies Begin Using Meat Substitutes

U.S. sales of plant-based meat substitutes increased 17% last year thanks in part to the fast food industry.
May 9, 2019

Synthetic Fibers in Clothing Contribute to Pollution

Clothing that contains synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon contributes to microplastic pollution, which can end up in the ocean and the seafood that humans eat.
May 9, 2019

Humans Have Been Influencing Drought for More Than a Century

Greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles produced by humans have influenced global drought since at least the early 20th century, according to a NASA study.
May 7, 2019

Thawing Arctic Soils Accelerating Global Warming

The permafrost layer in the Arctic is thawing and releasing greenhouse gases more quickly than predicted and is accelerating global warming.
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