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Fuel Economy Standards in the U.S. Helped Reduce Emissions, Increase Savings

In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, Princeton University researchers found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money.

4 Sep 2020

Biological Control of Insect Pests Saves Farmers Billions of Dollars

Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is saving farmers in Asia and the Pacific billions of dollars, according to University of Queensland-led research.

4 Sep 2020

New Technology Could Increase Rice Grain Yield Under Changing Climatic Conditions

Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent.

3 Sep 2020

Study Fills Important Gaps in Migratory Patterns of Reef Manta Rays

Marine animals are notoriously difficult to track, creating big gaps in how scientists understand their behavior and migration patterns - key insights for helping conserve important habitats.

3 Sep 2020

Common Sunscreen Ingredients Have Detrimental Effects on Freshwater Ecosystems

The active ingredients found in sunscreen have detrimental effects on freshwater ecosystems, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.

3 Sep 2020

Ocean Acidification has an Impact on the Thickness of Geologic 'Reef Glue'

The scaffolds that help hold together the world's tropical reefs are at risk from acidification due to increased carbon dioxide in the world's oceans, according to geoscientists at the University of Sydney.

3 Sep 2020

Researchers Discover New Anode Material for Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles.

3 Sep 2020

Common Insecticides Affect Food Webs and Contaminate the Environment

In light of emerging evidence showing how a commonly used class of insecticides can spread through the environment to pollinators, predators and other insects they are not intended to kill, researchers are warning about the potential for widespread environmental contamination.

3 Sep 2020

Forests Scorched by Wildfire may Turn into Grasslands and Shrublands

With flames racing across hundreds of square miles throughout Colorado and California this summer and a warming climate projected to boost wildfire activity across the West, residents can't help but wonder what our beloved forests will look like in a few decades.

3 Sep 2020