Author: Michael Thompson

In eastern California, stands a remarkable Great Basin bristlecone pine named Methuselah, believed to be the oldest living thing on Earth at 4,853 years old, predating the construction of the

Women in the fisheries industry, specifically in post-harvest fisheries and aquaculture, are often overlooked and undervalued despite making up half of the workforce. A study led by the University of

As 2020 began, conservationists celebrated Palau’s decision to close 80% of its territorial waters to fishing, creating one of the world’s largest marine protected areas. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced

Researchers have found that current global energy predictions are underestimating the impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by 50% by the year 2099 if greenhouse gas

Coastal cities are vital to the global economy and society, but they are also greatly impacted by climate change. To understand how these cities are adapting, Professor Matthias Garschagen and

Brutal heat waves swept through the Southern Hemisphere earlier this year, and now the Northern Hemisphere is facing a long, hot summer. A “heat dome” is expected to cover much

Micro- and nanoplastics are present in our food, water, and the air we breathe, and can be found in various parts of our bodies. Researchers at the University of British

Fishing plays a vital role in the way of life in Peru. The Mar Tropical de Grau is a crucial fishing area in the country, supplying two-thirds of the fish

Researchers at the National renewable energy Laboratory (NREL) have found a way to manufacture wind blades using bio-derivable materials that can be recycled chemically, eliminating the need for old blades

Half of the world’s population resides in regions where dengue fever is a prevalent threat. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently alerted healthcare professionals about the