New research led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography highlights the critical role of mangroves in protecting coastal communities from the devastating effects of climate change—particularly hurricanes.
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Exploring the Hidden Microbial Diversity of England’s Rivers
Rivers are vital ecosystems that support high biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services such as drinking water, irrigation and recreation.
Sodium-Ion Batteries Need Breakthroughs to Compete
A thorough analysis of market and supply chain outcomes for sodium-ion batteries and their lithium-ion competitors is the first by STEER, a new Stanford and SLAC energy technology analysis program.
What we Know About the Health Effects of Wildfire
As wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, their toll on lives, homes, and natural landscapes is undeniable.
Wind Turbines Impair the Access of Bats to Water Bodies in Agricultural Landscapes
Bats depend on open bodies of water such as small ponds and lakes for foraging and drinking.
Smoke Streams from Palisades and Eaton Fires
Destructive fires, fueled by a dry landscape and powerful Santa Ana winds, burned in the Los Angeles area in January 2025.