One possible reason for these differences is that distinct disciplines are trained to notice different things. Like photographers, we tend to focus on what our field puts in the frame. Economists ...

"Thanks to Northwestern Study Abroad, I found myself in the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazon birding at 5 in the morning, chasing monkeys at noon, and swimming in the river in the afternoon. I would ...

The future remains uncertain. New study uncovers disturbing side effect of common farming practice: 'Increase risk' first ...

Weeds like Palmer amaranth make farming harder and less profitable, and available herbicides are becoming less effective. For scientists to find solutions, they first need to know their enemy. A new ...

The Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) offers interdisciplinary programs of study leading to a bachelor of science in environmental science or environmental studies. A minor in ...

2024 NOV 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Ecology Daily News-- A new study on environmental science is now available. According to news reporting originating from the University ...

Finely dispersed particulate matter with a diameter of ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5) poses a significant health- and climate-risk, yet ...

Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led by Umeå University. Humid lowland forest ecosystems receive a disproportionate amount of attention, ...

A new study finds that stricter fuel rules have sharply reduced ship pollution near Hainan Island, China, while international cooperation could further cut emissions. Using high-resolution ...

Environmental data scientists use computing and mathematics to develop sustainable solutions for environmental problems. Environmental data scientists balance and combine expertise from multiple ...