Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are some of the most recognizable butterflies in North America.
Monarch Butterflies Need Help, and a Little Bit of Milkweed Goes a Long Way
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Research Catalogs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tied to Irrigation, Including Water Transfer Projects
Much of the water in the West is transported across vast geographical areas by large infrastructure projects known as interbasin water transfers.
Elephants on the Move: Mapping Connections Across African Landscapes
Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves.
Antarctic Survey of Plant Life to Aid Conservation Efforts
The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.
A Blueprint for Building the Future: Eco-Friendly 3D Concrete Printing
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science is the first to explore how an emerging plant-based material, cellulose nanofibrils, could amplify the benefits of 3D-printed concrete technology.
New York City’s Fireworks Display Prompts Temporary Surge of Air Pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan’s East River as part of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show.
