For selenium in rivers, timing matters
Selenium contamination of freshwater ecosystems is an ongoing environmental health problem around the world. A naturally occurring trace element, selenium levels are high in some geologic formations like sedimentary shales that form much of the bedro.....»»
Reviving England"s polluted rivers through incentivizing farmers and comprehensive monitoring
At the close of 2023, Defra asked the British Ecological Society to bring together nearly 40 experts, to collate expert opinion on freshwater policy and set out a list of priorities for the biodiversity evidence program to focus on. Published today,.....»»
Brace Yourself For the Comeback of Citizen Scientists
From water-testing polluted rivers to measuring radiation levels, ordinary people are taking environmental research into their own hands......»»
“Really bad timing”: Meta is killing misinformation analysis tool on August 14
Replacement tool will no longer allow access for journalists, public. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Meta is discontinuing data analysis tool CrowdTangle on August 14. The closure will come three months ahead of the next US pr.....»»
Researchers offer unique way to monitor carbon emissions in bodies of water
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are not typically associated with water ways, like streams and rivers, but emerging research shows that water bodies play an important role in storing and releasing carbon dioxide......»»
How AI is clearing the waters in urban rivers
Researchers have developed a new machine learning system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of sewer-river system models. This innovative approach, detailed in an article published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, promises to significa.....»»
Climate change matters to more and more people, and could be a deciding factor in the 2024 election
If you ask American voters what their top issues are, most will point to kitchen-table issues like the economy, inflation, crime, health care or education......»»
Giant fishes in the Mekong River at risk of extinction
One of the world's most diverse rivers is under threat......»»
Study raises concerns over rising river temperatures in Scotland
Rivers in Scotland's west and northwest could be the most sensitive to climate change and should be monitored more closely, according to a study, published in the journal, Science of The Total Environment, by scientists at The James Hutton Institute.....»»
Apple walks away empty handed at the Oscars
Despite 13 Academy Award nominations, Apple TV+ won none at the Oscars ceremony, in a year that saw almost all streamers shut out. Here's why that matters.Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'It was already clear going.....»»
Inland waters are a blind spot in greenhouse gas emissions
Inland waters such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and ponds may release copious amounts of greenhouse gases, but this possibility is not well understood. In a new review published in theJournal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, Qianqian Yang an.....»»
Mapping chemical footprints in European streams
Many pesticides, industrial chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as their degradation products, end up in streams and rivers after use......»»
Newsom wants to build a $16 billion water tunnel: Will it destroy California"s delta?
In the heart of California, at the place where two great rivers converge beneath the Tule fog, lies the linchpin of one of the largest water supply systems in the world......»»
Satellite catches coastal flooding during California storms
A series of atmospheric rivers drenched California in February, with record amounts of rainfall and hurricane-force winds sweeping across parts of the state. At one point, weather agencies posted flood watches for nearly the entirety of California's.....»»
These tiny worm-like creatures in the soil can destroy pests but they can also kill crops—an expert"s guide to nematodes
Whether you're a gardener growing food for your household, a small-scale farmer or a commercial producer, soil matters. You cannot really tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy soil just by looking at it. But there are organisms in the soi.....»»
Study shows climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers
Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe and is posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to research published in Science......»»
Research finds geochemical landscape drives musk oxen reproductive success
Researchers have studied Greenland musk oxen that have been followed for 25 years to see how their feeding habits affect their reproductive success. And it turns out that when they go to areas with more copper and selenium in the ground, they have mo.....»»
Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw, researchers find
Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of th.....»»
Scientists propose new method for tracking elusive origins of CO₂ emissions from streams
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst that specializes in accounting for the carbon dioxide release by streams, rivers and lakes has recently demonstrated that the chemical process known as "carbonate buffering" can accou.....»»
South Africa"s apartheid legacy is still hobbling research—a study of geography shows how
Knowledge matters. It informs how we think about the world around us. It informs our decisions and government policies, supporting economic growth and development......»»
How governments handle data matters for inclusion
Governments increasingly rely on large amounts of data to provide services ranging from mobility and air quality to child welfare and policing programs. While governments have always relied on data, their increasing use of algorithms and artificial i.....»»