Environmental News Network

UMaine Research Examines Best Methods for Growing Atlantic Sea Scallops

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine’s aquaculture sector.

Researchers Reveal Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease

A University of Maryland study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance.

Soil Conditions Significantly Increase Rainfall in World’s Megastorm Hotspots

Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions.

Science ‘Storytelling’ Urgently Needed Amid Climate and Biodiversity Crisis

Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Linked With Worsening Mental Health Conditions

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.