New method can measure ocean acidification using ambient wind noise

Since the Industrial Revolution, scientists estimate that the ocean has become around 30% more acidic from the uptake of ...

Schools often group English learners together, but studies show negative outcomes or no benefit for most students

For years, K-12 schools have grouped English learners in classrooms, driven by factors including limited resources and the ...

13-year record indicates differences in the duration and depth of soil carbon accrual among potential bioenergy crops

While annual cropping systems such as maize/soy rotation perpetuate soil organic carbon (SOC) loss, perennial crops have been ...

Cul-de-sac effect: Why Mediterranean regions are becoming more prone to extreme floods in a changing climate

In May 2023, Italy's Emilia-Romagna region experienced devastating, if not unprecedented, floods that caused widespread ...

Sinking Indian megacities pose 'alarming' building damage risks

Sinking land is quietly destabilizing urban infrastructure in India's largest cities, putting thousands of buildings and ...

Nearly half of US workers don't know work experience could count toward a degree, according to survey

A new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that while 90% of U.S. workers are actively learning or ...

Young adults fear mass shootings but don't necessarily support gun control, study finds

More than 60% of adults aged 18 to 29 worry that a mass shooting will impact their lives in some way. About 17% worry a lot.

Polar bears act as crucial providers for Arctic scavenger species, study shows

A new study published in the journal Oikos reveals for the first time the critical role polar bears play as carrion providers ...

Crystal-free mechanoluminescence illuminates new possibilities for next-generation materials

In the 17th century, Francis Bacon described a simple experiment—scraping and fracturing hard sugar in the dark to see sparks ...

Now in 3D, maps begin to bring exoplanets into focus

Astronomers have generated the first three-dimensional map of a planet orbiting another star, revealing an atmosphere with ...

Yaoundé is set to sizzle at 38°C by 2030: How green design could cool Cameroon's capital

Yaoundé, the Cameroonian capital, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where green hills meet modern architecture, creating a ...

Stereotypes holding back Australia's recreational fishing future, study finds

Outdated stereotypes about who a "real fisher" is could be costing Australia's recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) ...