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.
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