Today’s news
Proactive Leak Detection Prevents Costly Roof Failures
Electronic leak detection and continuous moisture monitoring during construction can identify and fix issues before they cause major damage.

Ongoing Fisher Research in Southern Oregon Now Includes Trapping and Collaring Bobcats
State wildlife researchers are studying the Pacific fisher and its interactions with other carnivores to inform conservation strategies.
Penn State Center Hosts Webinar on Cover Crops and Conservation
The April 16 webinar will provide an overview of how cover crops are implemented through the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Bald Eagle Dies of Lead Poisoning at Virginia Wildlife Center
Maggie, a well-known bald eagle, passed away after being found too weak to fly beneath her nest.
Mar. 9, 2026
Bay Area, LA Struggle to Craft Policies Reducing Building Pollution
Efforts to curb gas heating emissions face opposition, complexities in crafting effective regulations
Mar. 9, 2026
Green Bay Becomes Whitefish Refuge as Species Vanishes Elsewhere
Once considered too polluted, Wisconsin's southern Green Bay has become a haven for whitefish, offering lessons for Michigan's struggling populations.
Mar. 9, 2026
Harkin Institute Calls for Moratorium on New CAFOs, Increased Monitoring to Improve Iowa Water Quality
Report recommends enforceable policies to address agricultural runoff and protect public health in Des Moines and Raccoon River watersheds.
Mar. 9, 2026
Researchers Monitor Bird Flu Outbreak in Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo
UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis teams are 'cautiously optimistic' about containing the virus after it killed thousands of seals in South America.
Mar. 9, 2026
Community Transit Earns Salmon-Safe Certification
First public transit agency to receive environmental designation
Mar. 9, 2026
Gainesville Startup Wins $1M Verizon x MIT Disaster Resilience Prize
Fire Neural Network's real-time weather stations and wildfire detection technology earn top award.
Mar. 9, 2026
New Ag Research Engineer Joins Texas A&M to Study Livestock Air Quality
Dr. Peiyang Li will focus on sustainable livestock systems and emissions mitigation at the High Plains Research Center
Mar. 9, 2026
Northeast Oregon Residents Overlook Climate Change as Key Issue
Letter to the editor expresses shock that climate change was not mentioned in survey of top concerns
Mar. 8, 2026
Scientists Gather at Lake Tahoe to Protect the World's Largest Trout
Researchers focus on safeguarding giant trout species found around the world.
Mar. 8, 2026
Climate Reporting Confusion Highlights Shift in Attitudes
Washington Post analysis on global warming trends sparks debate over media coverage of climate science
Mar. 8, 2026
Longest-ever study finds San Diego's giant kelp forests in decline
Forty years of data from Scripps Institution of Oceanography show climate change is the main driver of the shrinking kelp forests.
Mar. 8, 2026
Titusville Tests Nanobubble Tech to Revive Indian River Lagoon
Privately funded project aims to improve water quality and marine life by adding oxygen to the lagoon
Mar. 8, 2026
Sage grouse return to leks in eastern Idaho
Hundreds of male sage grouse gather for annual mating ritual
Mar. 7, 2026
Global Warming Accelerating: Rate Doubled Since 2014, Study Finds
Latest research suggests the pace of global warming has significantly increased over the past decade.
Mar. 7, 2026
Cockroach Metabolism Unveils Rapid Plastic Breakdown
Study shows cockroaches can efficiently biodegrade polystyrene through a tightly integrated gut microbe–host metabolic system.
Mar. 7, 2026
AI Tool Shields Freshwater Fish From Endangerment
New model uses machine learning to identify threats before species become imperiled
Mar. 7, 2026
Landowner Trust, Experience Key in Feral Hog Control
Studies find trust and prior experience shape landowners' willingness to manage destructive feral hogs
Mar. 6, 2026
Just-Shoring Aims to Center Justice in Minerals Policy
Researchers propose a new framework to shift focus from competition and security to the rights and interests of communities affected by critical raw materials extraction.
Mar. 6, 2026
Drones and AI Accelerate Land Mine Removal
Researchers develop new techniques to improve speed, accuracy and reliability of detecting buried explosives.