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The intensification of flash droughts, rapid and unexpected drought events, poses a significant threat to agricultural and ecological systems.

What can universities do to demonstrate their commitment to greener practices so they can continue to attract and retain students?

A double-lobed structure like the radiation belt of Jupiter has been spotted using high-resolution emissions from an ultracool dwarf.

Viruses have strong, potentially negative effects on microbes, which could mean ecosystem responses against climate change could be reduced.

An international team led by Penn State found that Indo-Pacific corals cope better with rising water temperatures than Atlantic corals.

Fundación Un Alto en el Desierto (A Stop in the Desert Foundation) is preventing drought in Chile's desert by harvesting water for isolated communities.

The term “forever chemicals” has become part of the lexicon in lay science. This reflects the growing evidence that exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of synthetic chemicals widely detected in our natural environment, our foods, and our bodies, is associated with adverse human health effects and harm...

Fitted to remove particulate matter pollution from cars, researchers find exhaust filters cannot fully remove all small pollution from transport emissions.

Australia’s extinct volcano hotspots can be a unique laboratory for researchers evaluating volcanic eruption processes.

Attitudes to material acquisition have varied greatly through the ages, and now, the world is exacerbating the climate crisis with overconsumption. How do we change this?

Ayahuasca's profound effect on the brain can help cure depression and improve planning, memory and language, says new study.

Morten Eriksrud, at ASN Norway AS, looks to the protection of the global network of submarine cables and other critical subsea infrastructure.

Christine Sprunger, the Assistant Professor of Soil Health at Michigan State University, aims to understand how the flooding in agriculture has increased with climate change and how farmers can better adapt.

Despite there being a lot of resources available to reduce the risks of volcanic eruptions, researchers note the world is “woefully unprepared”.

Here, Professor Masahide Sakamoto uses Japanese pollution research as a case study for thinking about and understanding how to create a sustainable society.

As International Women’s Day rolls around, it’s important for women in STEM to reflect on the progress we’ve seen in these academic fields, where women are often underrepresented.

As 2023 unfolds, the UK’s public sector still finds itself in the midst of an extended, difficult winter – but how can local councils overcome this?

Alex Hunter, CEO of Sherwood Power, argues that we will only see a competitive and sustainable battery industry for Europe if we embrace new battery technologies and energy storage solutions.

Bioplastics are a subject of increasing interest due to demand for traditional petroleum alternatives. Several pathways to bioplastic generation are known today.

How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector?