A new survey documents the prevalence of harmful interactions that occur during fieldwork. Many instances go officially unreported.

Tire particles might seem tasty, if you’re a fish—but a new study shows how this pervasive microplastic can affect growth and behavior in marine species.

A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land.

Research geologist Elizabeth Cotrell turned a love of science into a career at one of the nation’s most important geological resources.

A new study shows that atmospheric rivers may be responsible for up to 90% of Antarctica’s annual precipitation.

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A new study examines the presence of forever chemicals in one of Earth’s most remote regions.

Bent railroad tracks and a hidden fault may provide clues to an enduring mystery about the 1886 Charleston earthquake. But not everyone agrees.   By Rebecca Owen, science writer (@beccapox/@beccapox.b...

Researchers and students are building a comprehensive picture of the microbial life beneath our feet.

New research monitors how saltwater intrusion is affecting the behaviors of Shackleford Banks’s wild horses.

Increasing amounts of rain fuel grass growth across the ecosystem and, consequently, the cycles of wildfire and animal migration.

Increasing amounts of rain fuel grass growth across the ecosystem and, consequently, the cycles of wildfire and animal migration.

Cooler waters near Norway’s north provided a refuge for phytoplankton during the Great Dying, a new study suggests.

Tsunami early warning systems offer important information about impending waves. New systems can increase the timeliness and accuracy of warnings.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox and @bec...

A new study suggests that Yellowstone’s herd of bison accelerates nutrient cycling, offering a glimpse into the North American plains of yesteryear.

A new study suggests that past calculations of biological nitrogen fixation were overestimated by up to 66%—and that farms growing nitrogen-fixing crops may be filling in the gaps, for better or worse...

How scientists model slow-slip earthquakes can also help them understand slow-moving landslides, a common hazard along the West Coast.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox)   Citation:Owen, R....

Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates that such legislation does, indeed, limit the number of plastic bags found on ...

The channel threads in braided river systems may be more predictable than previously thought.

New research on the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum used probabilistic analysis to learn more about its duration and how long modern warming could affect the carbon cycle.

Like heat waves, these periods of high atmospheric demand for water can damage crops and ecosystems and increase pressure on water resources. New research shows they’re becoming more severe.

A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social)   Citation: ...

A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social)   Citation: ...

A new study from Oklahoma State University shows the potential benefits of virtual fences to grassland birds and pollinators.

New research shows that intraplate volcanism is more likely to occur over areas of the mantle that are more hydrated—particularly those that have been hydrated for a long, long time.

A new study examines the geographic and demographic connections between health and a lack of consistent access to food, finding that this link is particularly strong in the South.

Researchers have crafted the most comprehensive map yet of Europe’s wetlands.

A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.

A new subduction model could reveal important insights about megathrust earthquakes.

Anthropogenic aerosol emissions may be a culprit behind weakening jet streams and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere.

New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.

New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.

Wayward canines use powerful senses, including possibly tracking Earth’s magnetic field, to travel back to their owners.

A new system for cataloguing earthquake fatalities suggests that five countries have suffered the greatest loss of life over the past 500 years.

Information gathered during a 2021 marine research expedition offers insight into the possible behavior of the Pacific Northwest’s most enigmatic fault.

A new study highlights how predominantly minority neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and especially those with Black populations — will be most affected in the aftermath of a large earthquake.