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Michael Wimberly – University of Oklahoma

Dr. Mike Wimberly is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma. His research combines ecological models with Earth observation data to address scientific questions and create practical applications in the fields of public health and natural resource management. He has explored the effects...

Indigenous students face disparities in STEM

Dr. Judith Brown Clarke and Dr. Wendy K’ah Skaahluwaa Todd, shed light on the crucial role of cultural identity in native American-Alaskan students’ persistence and success in STEM fields and the Geosciences.
cornflower blue meadow

Appreciating biodiversity science: Why biodiversity should be a big science

Professor F. Guillaume Blanchet from Université de Sherbrooke posits the importance of treating biodiversity science as a big science to reach the goals set during the COP15 on biodiversity.
cucumber seedlings in containers made of organic material

Agriculture: Harnessing AI for healthier soils

David Green, Executive Director, and Maite Caballero, Senior Researcher from The U.S. Sustainability Alliance, argue that AI technologies pave the way for healthier soils in agriculture.
Towards exoplanet Proxima Centauri b with Alpha Centauri stars and red star

New insights into exoplanet formation

Astronomers from Germany and Switzerland have revealed evidence of how the gap in the size distribution of exoplanets, particularly those around two Earth radii emerges.
Bright blue space nebula

Cosmic dust storms: Supernova sparks new understanding

Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism for creating cosmic dust.
Glacier Bay in Mountains, Alaska, United States, permafrost

The polar region of Alaska in the Arctic and permafrost

Danielle Baron, Director of Education Innovation at Think Ocean CIC examines the Alaskan permafrost within the polar region and the implications of climate change in the area.
A sample of agricultural land in the hands of a farmer

Secrets beneath the soil: New model reveals microbial marvels in carbon storage

A new model using microbial genetic information highlights how soil microbes efficiently store carbon from plant roots, which is crucial for climate change mitigation and informing sustainable agricultural strategies worldwide.

Role and value of space-based solar power technology in the UK’s transition to net...

Prof Goran Strbac, Prof Paul Mitcheson, Prof Eric Yeatman, Dr Danny Pudjianto and Dr Nunzio Pucci.
Cellular therapy. 3d illustration

Engineered endosymbionts for cellular control

Christopher H. Contag from the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) at Michigan State University discusses the potential of engineered endosymbionts as biologically encoded remote controls for regenerative medicine.
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Nanoplastics found in bottled water raise concerns over human health

Microplastics have become a global environmental concern, with these tiny particles infiltrating polar ice, soil, drinking water, and food we consume.
Group of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori or salmonella 3D rendering illustration on blue background. Microbiology, medical, bacteriology, biology, science, healthcare, medicine, infection concepts.

Microbe development for the biomanufacturing age

Joe Price, Dr Kang Lan Tee & Prof Tuck Seng Wong, explore adopting a holistic approach to microbe development for the age of biomanufacturing.
A young woman farmer holds black soil in her hand on an agricultural field. Close-up of hands with soil, quality check. Fertility concept, scaling.

Soil health characteristics

Lynette Abbott from The University of Western Australia, places the spotlight on soil health, including its physical, chemical, biological and hydrological characteristics.
view from space, clouds

UK secures funding for climate monitoring satellite at COP28

During the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, UAE, two space companies were awarded major contracts to work on a UK-led climate satellite mission.
Bushfire smouldering in Australian Outback

Climate, Green Deal, environment and oceans

An in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s climate change, Green Deal, environment, oceans and fisheries policies by Open Access Government.
Sun Lens Flare

New discovery unveils key to predicting solar activity peaks

Scientists at IISER Kolkata utilise decades-old data to enhance solar cycle forecasting and predicting solar activity peaks.
Subtropical forest, Lezama Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina

COP28: A call to action for global leaders

COP28 spotlights the intertwined nature-climate link in global challenges. The pivotal conference amplifies International Animal Rescue's urgent call, marking a turning point in climate action.
Elephant and lions in wild with river in-between

The impact of temperature extremes on species distribution

A recent study conducted by researchers from McGill University, in collaboration with scientists from Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Denmark, Australia, South Africa, and various Canadian universities, explores the significance of temperature in determining the current habitats of animal species.

Prison chaplaincy, reclaim space for the divine

David Buick, President of IPCA Worldwide, addresses the topic of prison chaplaincy and the need to reclaim space for the divine.
soil

Protecting and improving Western Australia’s cropping soils in a drying climate

Dr Stephen Davies, Principal Soils Research Scientist provides expertise in managing soil limitations in cropping systems with a focus on developing practical solutions for grain growers.

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